Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Seat Cushion Assembly (w/ Occupant Classification ECU, Occupant Classification Sensor)








SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (w/ Occupant Classification ECU, Occupant Classification Sensor): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.
2. INSPECT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.
(b) Even if an airbag was not deployed, check if there is any damage to the occupant classification ECU. If there are any following defects, replace the occupant classification ECU with a new one:
- Cracks, dents or chips on the case.
- Cracks or other damage to the connector.
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures for the occupant classification ECU.

3. INSPECT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.
4. INSPECT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.
(b) When an airbag has deployed as the result of a collision, be certain to replace the occupant classification sensor when it is in the damaged area (anywhere in need of repair). Furthermore, it is also necessary to replace the occupant classification sensor in an undamaged area that has registered a major collision, or which exhibits any of the following abnormalities:
- Cracks, dents or chips on the sensor housing.
- Cracks or other damage to the connector.
- Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number.
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures for the occupant classification sensor.

5. INSPECT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)
(a) When an airbag has deployed as the result of a collision, be certain to replace the occupant classification sensor in the damaged area (anywhere in need of repair). Furthermore, it is also necessary to replace the occupant classification sensor in an undamaged area that have registered a major collision, or which exhibits any of the following abnormalities:
- Cracks, dents or chips on the sensor housing.
- Cracks or other damage to the connector.
- Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number.
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures for the occupant classification sensor.