REAR AIRBAG SENSOR ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the rear airbag sensor assemblies.

PROCEDURE


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


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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

  3. INSPECT REAR 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 all rear airbag sensor assembly in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

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