FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the front seat assemblies.


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


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

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


      1. The defects are as follows:


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

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

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

        OK
        No defects are found.

        Tech Tips

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

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


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

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


      1. The defects are as follows:


        • Make sure that there are no scratches, broken or frayed threads on the surface of the front seat side airbag assemblies base fabric

        • Marks from being dropped

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

        • 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 assembly with a new one.