REAR AIRBAG SENSOR ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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

1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

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

1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

2. Visually check the No. 2 side 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 No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly with a new one.

INSPECT NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for 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 assemblies in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

2. Visually check the No. 2 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 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.