REAR SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:

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

  1. INSPECT REAR SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

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

      Tech Tips

      The defects are as follows:

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

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

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

      OK
      No defects are found.

      If any of the defects is found, replace the rear side seatback pad or rear side seatback cover sub-assembly with a new one.

  2. INSPECT REAR SEAT 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 rear seat airbag assemblies removed from the vehicle.

      Tech Tips

      The defects are as follows:

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

      • Marks from being dropped

      • Deformation on the installation part of the rear seat airbag assemblies

      • Cracks or other damage to the wire harness or connector

      OK
      No defects are found.

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