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Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair

Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision

CONDITIONS WHEN INSPECTION OF SRS PARTS IS NECESSARY

(a) When the vehicle is damaged in a collision even when the SRS parts are not deployed.

(b) When an SRS system DTC is output.

1. GENERAL PRECAUTION

(a) Perform zero point calibration and sensitivity check if any of the following conditions occur:

The occupant classification ECU is replaced.

Accessories (seatback tray and seat cover, etc.) are installed.

The front passenger seat is removed from the vehicle.

The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator ("OFF") comes on when the front passenger seat is not occupied.

The vehicle is brought to the workshop for repair due to an accident or a collision.

If the vehicle has been involved in a minor collision where the SRS does not deploy, the SRS parts should be inspected before further use of the vehicle.