From 08/2009

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the curtain shield airbag assembly.

1. INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.

(b) Visually check for defects with the curtain shield airbag assembly installed on the vehicle.





(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the front pillar garnish or roof headlining assembly around the curtain shield airbag assembly

* Small cracks on the front pillar garnish or roof headlining assembly around the curtain shield airbag assembly

* Significant discoloration on the front pillar garnish or roof headlining assembly around the curtain shield airbag assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the front pillar garnish or roof headlining assembly with a new one.

2. INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.

(b) Visually check for defects with the curtain shield airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.





(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the curtain shield airbag assembly

* Small cracks on the curtain shield airbag assembly

* Significant discoloration on the curtain shield airbag assembly

* Cracks or other damage to the connector

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the curtain shield airbag assembly with a new one.