FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

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

PROCEDURE


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


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

    2. Visually check for defects with the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly installed on the vehicle.


      1. The defects are as follows:


        • Cuts on the instrument panel around the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly

        • Small cracks on the instrument panel around the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly

        • Significant discoloration on the instrument panel around the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly

        OK
        No defects are found.

        Tech Tips

        If any of the defects is found, replace the instrument panel with a new one.

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


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

    2. Visually check for defects with the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.


      1. The defects are as follows:


        • Cuts on the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly

        • Small cracks on the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly

        • Significant discoloration on the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly

        • Cracks or other damage to the connector

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

        OK
        No defects are found.

        Tech Tips

        If any of the defects is found, replace the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement with a new one.