Advanced Air Bag

Forward Impact-Sensor Inspection

Reference: Forward Impact-Sensor Removal and Installation: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 forward impact-sensor.
^ Sensor should be replaced when it was dropped from a height of 90 cm (3 ft) or more.

^ Check sensor for dents, cracks or deformation.
^ Check sensor connector (sensor side and harness side) and sensor connector lock mechanism for damage or crack.
^ Check connector terminals for bend, corrosion or rust.