Front Passenger Airbag Assembly

CAUTION: Be sure to perform the initialization of the occupant classification ECU if any of the following conditions occur. If the initialization is not performed, the SRS may not operate properly.
- The occupant classification ECU is replaced.
- Accessories (seatback tray, seat cover, etc.) are installed to the vehicle.
- The passenger seat is removed from the vehicle.
- Both the SRS warning light and passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator light ("OFF") come on.
- The vehicle is brought to the workshop for repair due to an accident or collision.




VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. With the front passenger airbag assembly installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check including the following:
Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the instrument panel around the front passenger airbag assembly.




VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. With the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check including the following:
- Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag assembly.
- Cracks or other damage to the connector.




- Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement.

HINT:
- If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.




- There should be no interference between the instrument panel and the front passenger airbag assembly.

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the front passenger airbag assembly, see "Replacement ", and be sure to follow the correct procedure.