Vehicle Interior

On-vehicle Inspection

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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. CHECK INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page ).


(b) With the instrument panel passenger airbag installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the instrument panel passenger airbag with a new one:

Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the instrument panel passenger airbag.

2. CHECK INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page ).


(b) With the instrument panel passenger airbag removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the instrument panel passenger airbag with a new one:

  • Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the instrument panel passenger airbag.
  • Cracks or other damage to the connector.
  • Deformation or cracks in the instrument panel reinforcement.

CAUTION:

For removal and installation of the instrument panel passenger airbag, be sure to follow the correct procedure.

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