Impact Sensor: Testing and Inspection
AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY CENTER (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY CENTER (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY CENTER (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)
a. Replace the airbag sensor assembly center.
CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the airbag sensor assembly center, see "Replacement". Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
HINT: The airbag sensor assembly center should be replaced after any of the airbags has deployed, as it has been subjected to the impact.
AIRBAG SENSOR FRONT (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
AIRBAG SENSOR FRONT (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. When the front bumper of the vehicle or its periphery is damaged, check if there is any damage to the airbag sensor front. If any of the airbag sensor front have defects as mentioned below, replace it with a new one:
- Cracks, dents or chips in the case.
- Cracks or other damage to the connector.
- Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number.
CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the airbag sensor front, see "Replacement". Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
AIRBAG SENSOR FRONT (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)
a. Replace the airbag sensor front.
CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the airbag sensor front, see "Replacement". Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
HINT: The airbag sensor front on the impacted side should be replaced after the horn button assembly or instr pnl pass l/door airbag assembly has deployed.
SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. When the center pillar of the vehicle or its periphery is damaged, check if there is any damage to the side airbag sensor assembly. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the side airbag sensor assembly with a new one:
- Cracks, dents or chips in the case.
- Cracks or other damage to the connector.
- Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number.
CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the side airbag sensor assembly, see "Replacement". Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)
a. Replace the side airbag sensor assembly.
CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the side airbag sensor assembly, see "Replacement". Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
HINT: The side airbag sensor assembly on the impacted side should be replaced after the front seat airbag assembly and curtain shield airbag assembly have deployed.
AIRBAG SENSOR REAR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
AIRBAG SENSOR REAR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. When the quarter panel of the vehicle or its periphery is damaged, check if there is any damage to the airbag sensor rear. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the airbag sensor rear with a new one:
- Cracks, dents or chips in the case.
- Cracks or other damage to the connector.
- Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number.
CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the airbag sensor rear, see "Replacement". Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
AIRBAG SENSOR REAR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)
a. Replace the airbag sensor rear.
CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the airbag sensor rear, see "Replacement". Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
HINT: The airbag sensor rear on the impacted side should be replaced after the curtain shield airbag assembly has deployed.
SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. Even if the airbag was not deployed, perform a visual check for damage to the seat position airbag sensor including the following:
- Cracks, dents or chips in the case.
- Cracks or other damage to the connector.
CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the seat position airbag sensor, see "Replacement". Be sure to follow the correct procedure.