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Front Airbag Sensor





SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Diagnosis System.

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

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Diagnosis System.

(b) When the front bumper of the vehicle or its area is damaged, check if there is any damage to the front airbag sensor. If the front airbag sensor has defects as mentioned below, replace it 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 front airbag sensor, be sure to follow the correct procedure.

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

(a) Replace the front airbag sensor.

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

HINT
The front airbag sensor on the impacted side should be replaced after the steering pad, front passenger airbag, driver side knee airbag or front passenger side knee airbag has deployed.