Side Airbag Sensor (For Rear Side)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Rear Side): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

CAUTION:
Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the No. 2 side airbag sensor assemblies.

1. INSPECT NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

2. INSPECT NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Visually check the No. 2 side airbag sensor assemblies for defects if a center pillar of the vehicle or the area around a center pillar is damaged.

HINT
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.

If any of the defects is found, replace the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly with a new one.

3. INSPECT NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag is Deployed)

(a) When airbags have deployed as the result of a collision, be sure to replace all No. 2 side airbag sensor assemblies in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

(b) Visually check the No. 2 side airbag sensor assemblies in undamaged areas for defects.

HINT
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.

If any of the defects is found or a No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly has detected a major collision, replace the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly with a new one.