Last Modified: 05-13-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000026MQY
Model Year Start: 2023 Model: GR Corolla Prod Date Range: [09/2022 - 11/2022]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Center Pillar): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2023 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback Corolla HV GR Corolla [09/2022 - 11/2022]

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.

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

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

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(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.