Rear Airbag Sensor

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT REAR AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

2. INSPECT REAR AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

CAUTION:
For rear airbag sensor removal and installation procedures, see pages Removal and Installation, and carefully follow the correct procedure.

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) When the quarter panel of the vehicle or its periphery is damaged, check whether there is any damage to the rear airbag sensor. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the rear airbag sensor with a new one:

* Any cracks, dents or chips in the case.

* Any cracks or other damage to the connector.

* Peeling of the label or damage to the serial number.

3. INSPECT REAR AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision)

CAUTION:
For rear airbag sensor removal and installation procedures, see pages Removal and Installation, and carefully follow the correct procedure.

(a) Replace the rear airbag sensor.