Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

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

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

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Visually check for defects with the front seat airbag assemblies installed on the vehicle.

HINT
The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the front seatback assembly around the front seat airbag assemblies
* Small cracks on the front seatback assembly around the front seat airbag assemblies
* Significant discoloration on the front seatback assembly around the front seat airbag assemblies

OK:

No defects are found.

If any of the defects is found, replace the separate type front seatback pad or separate type front seatback cover with a new one.

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

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Visually check for defects with the front seat airbag assemblies removed from the vehicle.

HINT
The defects are as follows:

* Make sure that there are no scratches, broken or frayed threads on the surface of the front seat airbag assemblies base fabric
* Marks from being dropped
* Deformation on the installation part of the front 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 front seat airbag assembly with a new one.