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Seat Occupant Classification Module - Air Bag: Testing and Inspection





SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures for the occupant classification ECU.

1. CHECK OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Diagnosis System.

2. CHECK OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Diagnosis System.

(b) Visually check for the following defects of the occupant classification ECU:

Cracks on the ECU housing

Dents on the ECU housing

Chips on the ECU housing

Cracks or other damage to the connector

Damage to the serial number

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the occupant classification ECU with a new one.

3. CHECK OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS DEPLOYED)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Diagnosis System.

(b) Visually check for the following defects of the occupant classification ECU:

Cracks on the ECU housing

Dents on the ECU housing

Chips on the ECU housing

Cracks or other damage to the connector

Damage to the serial number

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the occupant classification ECU with a new one.