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Impact Sensor: Testing and Inspection

FRONT SUB SENSOR

1. INSPECTION STANDARD




- Check the front section (Refer to shaded area of vehicle in figure) for damage, regardless of whether or not airbag is deployed.
- The designated trouble code is output during self-diagnosis.

2. REPLACEMENT STANDARD

- Bracket is deformed.
- Housing is cracked or deformed.
- The label (that identifies the manufacturing number) is peeled or deteriorated.
- Harness circuit is broken, lead wire is exposed corrugated tube is cracked, etc.
- Front sub sensor determined as faulty as a result of Diagnostics.
- Airbag is deployed.
- Front sub sensor dropped to the floor/ground.