Front Airbag Sensor

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

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

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

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

CAUTION:
For front airbag sensor removal and installation procedures, see pages Installation and Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes, and carefully follow the correct procedure.

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Removal.

(b) When the center front bumper or its periphery is damaged, check whether there is any damage to the front airbag sensor. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the front 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 FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision)

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

(a) Replace the front airbag sensor.