Without Advanced Air Bag

Side-Sensor Inspection
Reference: Side-Sensor Removal and Installation:Except Advanced Air Bag

WARNING:
During service procedures, be very careful when handling a sensor.
- Never strike or jar a sensor.
- A sensor and mounting bracket bolts must be carefully torqued to assure proper operation. Under loose connection, it could cause improper operation of the air bag system.

CAUTION:
- Never disassemble side-sensor.
- Sensor should be replaced when it was dropped from a height of 90 cm (3 ft) or more.

- Check sensor (1) for dents, crack, deformation.
- Check sensor connector (sensor side and harness side), lock mechanism or sensor lead wire for damage, crack, scorching or melting.




- Check connector terminals for bent, corrosion or rust.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.