Inspection

Rear Side-Air Bag (Inflator) Inspection

Front Side-Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation:Advanced Air Bag

WARNING:

Failure to take proper precautions when performing service on the side-air bag (inflator) module can result in personal injury or non-activation of the air bag in the event of a collision.

- Never attempt to disassemble or repair an air bag (inflator) module. If any abnormality is found, replace the module with a new one.
- Carefully read Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag
, Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components:Advanced Air Bag
, and Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner:Advanced Air Bag
and follow all of the instructions provided.









Check air bag (inflator) module appearance visually for the following symptoms and if any one of them is found, replace with a new one.

- Air bag has deployed.
- There is a crack in trim cover (pad surface).
- Wire harness or connector is damaged.
- Air bag (inflator) module is damaged or a strong impact was applied to it.
- Bend or deformity of air bag (inflator) module bracket.