FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

    2. With the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly with a new one:

      Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

  2. CHECK INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

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


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

      • Cracks or other damage to the connector.

      • Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel reinforcement.

      CAUTION:

      For removal and installation procedures of the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, be sure to follow the correct procedure.