On-Vehicle Inspection

2009 Toyota Corolla S, 1.8 U, StandardSECTION On-Vehicle Inspection
  1. INSPECT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)Β 
    1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See DTC CHECK / CLEARΒ ).
  2. INSPECT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)Β 
    1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See DTC CHECK / CLEARΒ ).
    2. When an airbag has deployed as the result of a collision, be certain to replace the occupant classification sensor when it is in the damaged area (anywhere in need of repair). Furthermore, it is also necessary to replace the occupant classification sensor in an undamaged area that has registered a major collision, or which exhibits 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: Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation of the occupant classification sensor.
  3. INSPECT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS DEPLOYED)Β 
    1. When an airbag has deployed as the result of a collision, be certain to replace the occupant classification sensor in the damaged area (anywhere in need of repair). Furthermore, it is also necessary to replace the occupant classification sensor in an undamaged area that have registered a major collision, or which exhibits 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: Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation of the occupant classification sensor.
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