FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the front seat assembly.


  1. INSPECT FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

    2. A01EJ45

      Visually check for defects with the front seat side airbag assembly installed on the vehicle.


      1. The defects are as follows:


        • Cuts on the front seatback assembly around the front seat side airbag assembly

        • Small cracks on the front seatback assembly around the front seat side airbag assembly

        • Significant discoloration on the front seatback assembly around the front seat side airbag assembly

        OK
        No defects are found.

        Tech Tips

        If any of the defects is found, replace the front seat assembly with a new one.

  2. INSPECT FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

    2. A01EJ5L

      Visually check for defects with the front seat side airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.


      1. The defects are as follows:


        • Scratches on the surface of the front seat side airbag assembly base fabric

        • Broken or frayed threads on the surface of the front seat side airbag assembly base fabric

        • Marks from being dropped

        • Deformation on the installation part of the front seat side airbag assembly

        • Cracks or other damage to the wire harness or connector

        OK
        No defects are found.

        Tech Tips

        If any of the defects is found, replace the front seat side airbag assembly with a new one.