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Inspection




Front Side-Impact Sensor Inspection

Front Side-Impact Sensor Removal and Installation:Advanced Air Bag

WARNING:

Failure to take proper precautions when handling the air bag system sensors can result in personal injury due to non-deployed air bag system in the event of an accident or accidental air bag deployment.

- Never impact or shake the sensors. Otherwise, proper operation of the sensors cannot be assured.
- Never attempt to disassemble any sensor. Otherwise, proper operation of the air bag system sensors cannot be assured.

- Check sensor for dents, crack, deformation.
- Check sensor connector (sensor side and harness side), lock mechanism or sensor lead wire for damage, crack, scorching or melting.
- Check connector terminals for bent, corrosion or rust.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.