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On-Vehicle Inspection





SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (w/ Occupant Classification ECU, Occupant Classification Sensor): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the occupant classification sensor.

1. INSPECT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

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

2. INSPECT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

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

(b) Visually check for defects with the occupant classification sensor installed on the front seat.

(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the front seat cushion assembly around the occupant classification sensor

* Small cracks on the front seat cushion assembly around the occupant classification sensor

* Significant discoloration on the front seat cushion assembly around the occupant classification sensor

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the separate type front seat cushion assembly with a new one.

3. INSPECT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag is Deployed)

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

(b) Visually check for defects with the occupant classification sensor removed from the front seat.

(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cracks on the gel mat.

* Dents on the gel mat.

* Cracks or other damage to the pressure hose.

* Cracks or other damage to the pressure hose connector.

* Damage to the serial number

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the separate type front seat cushion assembly with a new one.