Inspection and Replacement/For Vehicles Involved In A Collision

Inspection Locations After a Collision

INSPECTION
If the vehicle is involved in a collision on any side, even if it is a slight collision, be sure to check the following system parts.

AIRBAG MODULE (DRIVER)
1. Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Lead wire is exposed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
- The module surface is fouled with grease, oil, water or cleaning solvent.

2. When installing a new driver's airbag module, check the following. If necessary, install a new airbag module and steering wheel.
- The steering wheel is in the way, making it difficult to install the airbag module.
- The clearance between the driver's airbag module and steering wheel is not constant.




- Free play of the steering wheel is over specifications in axial and radial directions.

AIRBAG MODULE (PASSENGER)
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open. Lead wire is exposed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
- The module surface is fouled with grease, oil, water or cleaning solvent.

AIRBAG MODULE (SIDE)
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Front seat is damaged or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Lead wire is exposed.

AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Control module is cracked or deformed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
- Connector is scratched or deformed.
- Airbag is deployed.
- Side airbag deployed.




FRONT SUB SENSOR
If the front section of vehicle as shown in the figure is damaged:
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Front sub sensor is cracked or deformed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
- Connector is scratched or cracked.
- Airbag is deployed.

FRONT SUB SENSOR HARNESS
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Harness is open, lead wire is exposed, and corrugated tube is noticeably cracked.
- Connector is scratched or cracked.




SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
If the side section of vehicle as shown in the figure is damaged:
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Side airbag sensor is cracked or deformed.
- Mounting bracket is cracked or deformed.
- Connector is scratched or cracked.
- Side airbag is deployed (operating side)

SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR HARNESS
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Harness is open, lead wire is exposed, and corrugated tube is noticeably cracked.
- Connector is scratched or cracked.

MAIN HARNESS
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Harness is open, lead wire is exposed, and corrugated tube is noticeably cracked.
- Connector is scratched or cracked.

ROLL CONNECTOR
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.
- Combination switch or steering roll connector is cracked or deformed.




STEERING SHAFT
Check for the following, and replace damaged parts with new parts.

The clearance between capsule (A) and tip of column bracket (B) on steering column upper side should be within specifications.

If necessary, replace them with new parts.