Front Passenger Airbag Assembly

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Check Mode Procedure
(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.
2. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Check Mode Procedure
(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 wire harness or connector.
- Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement.
CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the front passenger airbag assembly, see Replacement on Removal, and be sure to follow the correct procedure.
HINT: If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.