FRONT FLOOR AIRBAG SENSOR ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the front floor airbag sensor.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT FRONT FLOOR AIRBAG SENSOR (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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  2. INSPECT FRONT FLOOR AIRBAG SENSOR (Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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    2. Visually check the front floor airbag sensor for defects if the front floor panel of the vehicle or the area around the front floor 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 front floor airbag sensor with a new one.

  3. INSPECT FRONT FLOOR AIRBAG SENSOR (Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag is Deployed)


    1. When airbags have deployed as the result of a collision, be sure to replace the front floor airbag sensor in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

    2. Visually check the front floor airbag sensor 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 front floor airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the front floor airbag sensor with a new one.