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On-Vehicle Inspection

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  1. CHECK FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION) 
    1. Perform a diagnostic system check (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  ).
  2. CHECK FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED) 
    1. Perform a diagnostic system check (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  ).
    2. When the front bumper of the vehicle or its area is damaged, check if there is any damage to the front airbag sensor If the front airbag sensor has defects as mentioned below, replace it with a new one.
      • Cracks, dents or chips on the sensor housing.
      • Cracks or other damage to the connector
      • Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number.
      CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the front airbag sensor, be sure to follow the correct procedure.
  3. CHECK FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED) 
    1. When airbags have deployed as the result of a collision, be certain to replace all front airbag sensor in the damaged area (anywhere in need of repair). Furthermore, it is also necessary to replace any front airbag sensor in undamaged areas that have registered a major collision, or which exhibit any of the following abnormalities.
      • Cracks, dents or chips on the sensor housing
      • Cracks or other damage to the connector.
      • Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number.
      CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the front airbag sensor, be sure to follow the correct procedure.