SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Front Side) ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the side airbag sensor assembly.


  1. INSPECT SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

  2. INSPECT SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

    2. Visually check the side airbag sensor assembly for defects if a center pillar of the vehicle or the area around a center pillar 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

        • Peeling of the label

        • Damage to the serial number

        OK
        No defects are found.

        Tech Tips

        If any of the defects is found, replace the side airbag sensor assembly with a new one.

  3. INSPECT SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)


    1. When airbags have deployed as the result of a collision, be certain to replace all side airbag sensor assemblies in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

    2. Visually check the side airbag sensor assemblies 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 connectors

        • Peeling of the label

        • Damage to the serial number

        OK
        No defects are found.

        Tech Tips

        If any of the defects is found or a side airbag sensor assembly has detected a major collision, replace the side airbag sensor assembly with a new one.