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Side Airbag Sensor

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

a. Perform a diagnostic system check.

2. CHECK SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYED)

a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. When the center pillar of the vehicle or its area is damaged, check if there is any damage to the side airbag sensor. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the side airbag sensor with a new one:

- Cracks, dents or chips on the sensor housing.
- 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, be sure to follow the correct procedure.

3. CHECK SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG DEPLOYED)

a. Replace the side airbag sensor.

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the side airbag sensor, be sure to follow the correct procedure.

HINT: The side airbag sensor on the impacted side should be replaced after the front seat airbag assembly and curtain shield airbag assembly have deployed.