FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

  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.

      Tech Tips

      The defects are as follows:

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

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

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

      OK
      No defects are found.

      If any of the defects is found, replace the instrument panel sub-assembly 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.

      Tech Tips

      • Cuts

      • Small cracks

      • Significant discoloration

      • Cracks or other damage to the connector

      • Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel sub-assembly or instrument panel reinforcement

      OK
      No defects are found.

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