REAR AIRBAG SENSOR ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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

1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

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

1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

2. Visually check the side No. 2 airbag sensor assemblies for defects if a quarter panel of the vehicle or the area around a quarter panel is damaged.

   Tech Tips

   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.

   If any of the defects is found, replace the side No. 2 airbag sensor assembly with a new one.

INSPECT SIDE NO. 2 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 side No. 2 airbag sensor assemblies in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

2. Visually check the side No. 2 airbag sensor assemblies in undamaged areas for defects.

   Tech Tips

   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.

   If any of the defects is found or a side No. 2 airbag sensor assembly has detected a major collision, replace the side No. 2 airbag sensor assembly with a new one.