Front Airbag Sensor: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lexus GS 430 and 2005 Lexus GS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Do a diagnostic system check. (See PRE-CHECK )
VEHICLES INVOLVED IN COLLISION
1. Do a diagnostic system check. (See PRE-CHECK )
2. If the front fender of the car or its periphery is damaged, do a visual check for damage to the front airbag sensor, which includes the following items even if the airbag was not deployed:
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Front Fenders Or Its Peripherials For Damaged
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  - Bracket deformation
  - Paint peeling off the bracket
  - Cracks, dents or chips in the case
  - Cracks, dents, chipping and scratches in the connector
  - Peeling of the label or damage to the serial number
    
    Fig 2: Inspecting Front Sensors For Damage or Deformation
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