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Seat Occupant Classification Module - Air Bag: Testing and Inspection




ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the occupant detection ECU.

1. INSPECT OCCUPANT DETECTION ECU (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.

2. INSPECT OCCUPANT DETECTION ECU (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. Visually check for defects with the occupant detection ECU.
1. The defects are as follows:
- Cracks on the ECU housing
- Dents on the ECU housing
- Chips on the ECU 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 occupant detection ECU with a new one.

3. INSPECT OCCUPANT DETECTION ECU (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag is Deployed)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. Visually check for defects with the occupant detection ECU.
1. The defects are as follows:
- Cracks on the ECU housing
- Dents on the ECU housing
- Chips on the ECU 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 occupant detection ECU with a new one.