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Air Bag Control Module: Testing and Inspection




ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the center airbag sensor assembly.

1. INSPECT CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.

2. INSPECT CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. Visually check for defects with the center airbag sensor assembly installed on the vehicle.
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
- Peeling of the label

OK: No defects are found.

HINT: If any of the defects is found, replace the center airbag sensor assembly with a new one.

3. INSPECT CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag is Deployed)
a. Replace the center airbag sensor assembly.

HINT: The center airbag sensor assembly should be replaced after any of the airbags has deployed, as it has been subjected to the impact.