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Collision / Non-Collision Inspections




1. VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Do a diagnostic system check. *

2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

a. Do a diagnostic system check. *

b. If the front fender of the car or its periphery is damaged, do a visual check for damage to the front airbag sensor, which includes the following items even if the airbag was not deployed:
- Check the bracket deformation.
- Check the paint peeling off the bracket.
- Check the cracks, dents or chips in the case.
- Check the cracks, dents, chipping and scratches in the connector.
- Check the peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number.

* Refer to SRS Warning Light Check, and How to Display and Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Component Tests and General Diagnostics
Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes