Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 G
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Supplemental Restraint Systems
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000000SFJ01DX
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a Diagnostic System Check SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR (2008 Sequoia) .

2. INSPECT SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

CAUTION:

For side airbag sensor removal and installation procedures, see pages SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia) and SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR: INSTALLATION (2008 Sequoia) , and carefully follow the correct procedure.

(a) Perform a Diagnostic System Check SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: DTC CHECK / CLEAR (2008 Sequoia) .

(b) When the center pillar of the vehicle or its periphery is damaged, check whether there is any damage to the side airbag sensor. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the side airbag sensor with a new one:

  • Any cracks, dents or chips in the case.
  • Any cracks or other damage to the connector.
  • Peeling of the label or damage to the serial number.

3. INSPECT SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision)

CAUTION:

For side airbag sensor removal and installation procedures, see pages SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia) and SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR: INSTALLATION (2008 Sequoia) , and carefully follow the correct procedure.

(a) Replace the side airbag sensor.