FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

   
   

   1. 

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

   2. With the front passenger airbag 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 instrument panel around the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

2. INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag has not Deployed)

   CAUTION:

   For instrument panel passenger 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) > PRECAUTION).

   2. 

      With the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement with new ones:

      
      

      • Any cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

      • Any cracks or other damage to the connector.

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