SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR(for Rear Door) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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  2. INSPECT NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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    2. Visually check the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly for defects if a front door panel of the vehicle or the area around a front door panel is damaged.


      1. The defects are as follows:


        • Cracks on the sensor housing

        • Dents on the sensor housing

        • Chips on the sensor housing

        • Cracks or other damage to the connector

        • Damage to the serial number

        OK
        No defects are found.

        Tech Tips

        If any of the defects is found, replace the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly with a new one.

  3. INSPECT NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag is Deployed)


    1. When airbags have deployed as the result of a collision, be sure to replace all No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

    2. Visually check the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly in undamaged areas for defects.


      1. The defects are as follows:


        • Cracks on the sensor housing

        • Dents on the sensor housing

        • Chips on the sensor housing

        • Cracks or other damage to the connector

        • Damage to the serial number

        OK
        No defects are found.

        Tech Tips

        If any of the defects is found or a No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly has detected a major collision, replace the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly with a new one.