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Collision / Non-Collision Inspections

INSPECTION







1. Vehicles not involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
Do a diagnostic system check.*

2. Vehicles involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
a. Do a diagnostic system check.*
b. If the front fender of the car or its periphery is damaged, do a visual check for damage to the front airbag sensor, which includes the following items even if the airbag was not deployed;
- Check the bracket deformation.
- Check the paint peeling off the bracket.
- Check the cracks, dents or chips in the case.
- Check the cracks, dents, chipping and scratches in the connector.
- Check the peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number.

* Refer to SRS Warning Light Check, and How to Display and Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes in Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.