FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair

1. INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT

(a) Perform zero point calibration and sensitivity check if any of the following conditions occur:

* The occupant classification ECU is replaced.

* Accessories (seatback tray and seat cover, etc.) are installed.

* The front passenger seat is removed from the vehicle.

* The passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator ("OFF") comes on when the front passenger seat is not occupied.

* The vehicle is brought to the workshop for repair due to an accident or a collision.

NOTICE:
When an accident vehicle is brought into the workshop for repair, check the flatness of the body side that is equipped with the passenger seat. If the flatness is not within +- 3.0 mm (0.118 in.), adjust it to the specified range.

2. INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT

(a) When the airbag has not deployed, confirm the DTCs by checking the SRS warning light. If there is any malfunction in the SRS airbag system, perform troubleshooting.

(b) When any of the airbags have deployed, replace the airbag sensors and check the installation condition.