Pressure Sensor Handling
- Handing the air bag module before allowing the back-up power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag, pretensioner seat belt, and lap pretensioner seat belt, which may cause serious injury.
- Removing the pressure sensor or disconnecting the pressure sensor connector with the ignition ON can activate the pressure sensor and operate (deploy) the side air bag, which may cause serious injury. Before removing the pressure sensor or disconnecting the pressure sensor connector, always switch the ignition off, disconnect the negative battery cable, and then wait for 1 min or more to allow the backup power supply of the SAS control module to deplete its stored power.
- If the pressure sensor is subjected to shock or the sensor is disassembled, the side air bag may accidentally operate (deploy) and cause injury, or the system may fail to operate normally and cause a serious accident. Do not subject the pressure sensor to shock or disassemble the sensor.
- Because a sensor is built into the pressure sensor, once the air bag has operated (deployed) due to a collision or other causes, the pressure sensor must be replaced with a new one even if the used one does not have any visible external damage or deformation. If the pressure sensor is reused, the side air bag may not operate (deploy) normally, which could result in a serious accident. Always replace the pressure sensor with a new one. The pressure sensor cannot be bench-checked or self-checked.