Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001GX8J
Model Year Start: 2020 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [01/2019 - 03/2019]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Center Pillar): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2020 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [01/2019 - 03/2019]

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the side No. 1 airbag sensors.

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT SIDE NO. 1 AIRBAG SENSOR (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

for HV Model: Click here 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla HV [01/2019 - 09/2022]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (for HV Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

for Gasoline Model: Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2022]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (for TMC Made Gasoline Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

2. INSPECT SIDE NO. 1 AIRBAG SENSOR (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

for HV Model: Click here 2020 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla HV [01/2019 - 09/2022]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (for HV Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

for Gasoline Model: Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [06/2018 - 09/2022]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (for TMC Made Gasoline Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

(b) Visually check the side No. 1 airbag sensors for defects if a center pillar of the vehicle or the area around a center pillar is damaged.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Cracks in the sensor housing
  • Dents in the sensor housing
  • Chips in the sensor housing
  • Cracks or other damage to the connector
  • Damage to the serial number

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the side No. 1 airbag sensor with a new one.

3. INSPECT SIDE NO. 1 AIRBAG SENSOR (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag is Deployed)

(a) When airbags have deployed as the result of a collision, be sure to replace all side No. 1 airbag sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

(b) Visually check the side No. 1 airbag sensors in undamaged areas for defects.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Cracks in the sensor housing
  • Dents in the sensor housing
  • Chips in the sensor housing
  • Cracks or other damage to the connector
  • Damage to the serial number

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found or a side No. 1 airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the side No. 1 airbag sensor with a new one.