Impact Sensor: Testing and Inspection

AIRBAG SENSOR FRONT (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check (Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection).

AIRBAG SENSOR FRONT (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check (Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection).
b. When the front bumper of the vehicle or its periphery is damaged, check if there is any damage to the airbag sensor front. If any of the airbag sensor front have defects as mentioned below, replace it with a new one:
- Cracks, dents or chips in the case.
- 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 airbag sensor front, see "Replacement", and be sure to follow the correct procedure.

AIRBAG SENSOR FRONT (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)
a. Replace the airbag sensor front.

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

HINT: The airbag sensor front on the impacted side should be replaced after the horn button assembly, front passenger airbag assembly or instrument panel airbag assembly lower No.1 has deployed.

SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check (Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection).

SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check (Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection).
b. When the door of the vehicle or its periphery is damaged, check if there is any damage to the side air-bag sensor assembly. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the side airbag sensor assembly with a new one:
- Cracks, dents or chips in the case.
- 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 side airbag sensor assembly, see "Replacement", and be sure to follow the correct procedure.

SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)
a. Replace the side airbag sensor assembly.

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the side airbag sensor assembly, see "Replacement", and be sure to follow the correct procedure.

HINT: The side airbag sensor assembly on the impacted side should be replaced after the front seat airbag assembly and curtain shield airbag assembly have deployed.

AIRBAG SENSOR REAR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check (Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection).

AIRBAG SENSOR REAR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED)

a. Perform a diagnostic system check (Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection).
b. When the quarter panel of the vehicle or its periphery is damaged, check if there is any damage to the airbag sensor rear. If there are any defects as mentioned, replace the airbag sensor rear with a new one:
- Cracks, dents or chips in the case.
- 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 airbag sensor rear, see "Replacement", and be sure to follow the correct procedure.

AIRBAG SENSOR REAR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)

a. Replace the airbag sensor rear.

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the airbag sensor rear, see "Replacement", and be sure to follow the correct procedure.

HINT: The airbag sensor rear on the impacted side should be replaced after the curtain shield airbag assembly has deployed.