Procedure for vehicles with active pedestrian protection after an accident

The AFGS system consists of the following components:

• Satellites (control unit + sensor):
  • Sensors, inside, bumper cover, left/center/right
  • ACSM control unit (Crash Safety Module)
  • Cables and connectors
• Engine compartment lid hinges:
  • Actuator
  • Hood hinge

In case of a frontal crash or side collision in the area of the hood and/or the A-pillars, check the following components: 

1. Satellites (control unit + sensor):
   • Procedure:
     • Read fault memory.
     • Disconnect the vehicle battery and observe the waiting period.
     • Rectify fault.
     • Reconnect the vehicle battery and observe the waiting period.
     • Delete the fault memory.
     • Switch off ignition and wait at least 2 minutes (no consumers, such as such as e.g. interior light, radio, etc., may be switched on during this period).
     • Switch the ignition on.
     • Read fault memory and rectify faults if necessary.
2. Engine compartment lid hinges, with  activation of active pedestrian protection:
   • Replace actuators.
   • Check both hood hinges. Replace damaged hinges.
3. Engine compartment lid hinges, without  activation of active pedestrian protection:
   • Check both hood hinges and replace if necessary.
   • If the hinge is damaged, the actuator must also be replaced.
4. Cables and connectors:
   • Check cables and connectors for damage, replace if necessary.