LS 430 V8-4.3L (3UZ-FE) (2002)
Air Bag Control Module: Description and Operation
AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
The airbag sensor assembly is mounted on the floor inside the center cluster finish panel. The airbag sensor assembly consists of an airbag sensor, safing
sensor, diagnosis circuit, ignition control, drive circuit, etc.. It receives signals from the airbag sensor, front airbag sensor, side and curtain shield airbag
sensor assembly, curtain shield airbag sensor assembly and judges whether the SRS must be activated or not. The airbag sensor assembly cannot be
disassembled.
SIDE AND CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assembly is mounted in the LH and RH center pillars. The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assembly
consists of a lateral deceleration sensor, safing sensor, diagnosis circuit, etc.. It sends signals to the airbag sensor assembly to judge whether the SRS side
airbag and curtain shield airbag must be activated or not. The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assembly cannot be disassembled.
CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
The curtain shield airbag sensor assembly is mounted inside each of the quarter wheel panel. The sensor unit consists of a lateral deceleration sensor,
diagnosis circuit, etc.. It sends signals to the airbag sensor assembly to judge whether the SRS curtain shield airbag must be activated or not. The curtain
shield airbag sensor assembly cannot be disassembled.