Advanced Air Bag

Forward Impact Sensor Inspection

Forward Impact Sensor Removal and Installation:Advanced Air Bag

WARNING:

Failure to take proper precautions when handling the air bag system sensors can result in personal injury due to non-deployed air bag system in the event of an accident or accidental air bag deployment.

- Never impact or shake the sensors. Otherwise, proper operation of the sensors cannot be assured.
- Always tighten the mounting bolts to the specified torque when installing the sensors. Otherwise, proper operation of the sensors cannot be assured.

NOTE:

A sensor may not operate properly if it has been disassembled or dropped from a height of about 90 cm (3 ft) or more.

- Never attempt to disassemble any sensor.
- Be sure to replace a sensor if it has been dropped from a height of about 90 cm (3 ft) or greater.

- Check sensor for dents, cracks or deformation.
- Check sensor connector (sensor side and harness side) and sensor connector lock mechanism for damage or crack.
- Check connector terminals for bend, corrosion or rust.