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.

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

    1. Perform a diagnostic system check.

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    2. Visually check the front airbag sensors for defects if the front bumper of the vehicle or the area around the bumper is damaged.

      Tip:

      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 defects are 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 all front airbag sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

    2. Visually check the front airbag sensors in undamaged areas for defects.

      Tip:

      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 defects are found or a front airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the front airbag sensor with a new one.