FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the front airbag sensors.

PROCEDURE


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


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

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


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

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

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


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

    2. Visually check the front airbag sensor not front collision 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 airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the front airbag sensor with a new one.