Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION


1. PRECAUTION FOR AIRBAG SENSORS

(a) When the SRS parts are deployed (including when only an airbag or pretensioner is deployed) due to a collision, be sure to replace all sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair) and center airbag sensor assembly.

(b) Visually check the airbag sensors in undamaged areas for defects.

(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cracks on the sensor housing

* Dents on the sensor housing

* Chips on the sensor housing

* Cracks or other damage to the connector

* Damage to the serial number

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found or an airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the airbag sensor with a new one.


2. CONDITIONS WHEN INSPECTION OF SRS PARTS IS NECESSARY

(a) When the vehicle is damaged in a collision even when the SRS parts are not deployed.

(b) When an SRS system DTC is output.