Post-Collision Inspection

While servicing an air bag equipped vehicle that has been involved in a collision, check RH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket, LH primary crash front air bag sensor and bracket, air bag diagnostic monitor and wiring.

Sensors
Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper air bag system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag system is involved in a crash where the fenders or grille area have been damaged, make sure that body structure in the area of the sensor mounting is restored to its original condition. Inspect the air bag sensor mounting brackets and air bag sensor wire harness pigtail for damage.

^ Damaged air bag sensors should be replaced whether or not the driver air bag module or passenger air bag module is deployed.
^ Undamaged air bag sensors will reset automatically after a collision and can be reused.

Damaged Wiring

CAUTION: Before attempting diagnostic proveout, check for wiring shorts that could cause the diagnostic monitor to open the 10A air bag battery feed fuse, to avoid unnecessary servicing.