KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

   
   

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      Perform a diagnostic system check (See page SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS > AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ VSC) > DTC CHECK / CLEAR).

   2. With the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the instrument panel with a new one: Any cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

2. INSPECT LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag has not Deployed)

   CAUTION:

   For lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly removal and installation procedures, see pages and Click here, and carefully follow the correct procedure.

   
   

   1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See page SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS > AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ VSC) > DTC CHECK / CLEAR).

   2. 

      With the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement with new ones:

      
      

      • Any cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      
      

      • Any cracks or other damage to the connector.

      
      

      • Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement.