Rear Airbag Sensor

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the side No. 2 airbag sensor assemblies.

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

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

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

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) 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.

(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.

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

3. INSPECT SIDE NO. 2 AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag is Deployed)

(a) 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).

(b) Visually check the side No. 2 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.

HINT
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.