FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Side Airbag Sensor

VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. When the center pillar of the vehicle or its periphery is damaged, check if there is any damage to the side airbag sensor assembly. If there are any defects mentioned below, replace the side airbag sensor with a new one:
- Cracks, dents or chips in the case or damage to the case plate
- Cracks or other damage in the connector
- Peeling of the label or damage to the serial number

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED
a. Replace the side airbag sensor assembly.