Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2026 Repair Manual: On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the rear airbag sensors.

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT REAR AIRBAG SENSOR (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

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2. INSPECT REAR 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 rear airbag sensors for defects if a quarter panel of the vehicle or the area around a quarter panel is damaged.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the rear airbag sensor with a new one.

3. INSPECT REAR 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 rear airbag sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

(b) Visually check the rear airbag sensors in undamaged areas for defects.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found or a rear airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the rear airbag sensor with a new one.