ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the front airbag sensor.
PROCEDURE
1. INSPECT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page ).
2. INSPECT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page ).
(b) Visually check the front airbag sensors for defects if the front bumper of the vehicle or the area around the bumper is damaged.
(1) The defects are as follows:
OK:
No defects are found.
HINT:
If any of the defects is found, replace the front airbag sensor with a new one.
3. INSPECT FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)
(a) When airbags have deployed as the result of a collision, be sure to replace all front airbag sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).
(b) Visually check the front airbag sensors in undamaged areas for defects.
(1) The defects are as follows:
OK:
No defects are found.
HINT:
If any of the defects is found or a front airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the front airbag sensor with a new one.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
Lighting System
DTC Code
Detection Item
See page
B1244
Light Sensor Circuit Malfunction
B124D
Lost Communication with AFS LIN
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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
2. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
(a) Remove the rear part of the rear door opening trim weatherstrip to
the extent that allows removal of the deck trim side panel assembly ...
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE BACK DOOR PANEL TRIM ASSEMBLY
2. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
(a) Disengage the 4 claws and remove the rear wiper arm head cap as shown
in the illustration.
3. ...