On-vehicle Inspection

CAUTION:

Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the curtain shield airbag assembly.

1. INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

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

(b) Visually check for defects with the curtain shield airbag assembly installed on the vehicle.

(1) The defects are as follows:

• Cuts on the front pillar garnish or roof headlining assembly around the curtain shield airbag assembly
• Small cracks on the front pillar garnish or roof headlining assembly around the curtain shield airbag assembly
• Significant discoloration on the front pillar garnish or roof headlining assembly around the curtain shield airbag assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT:

If any of the defects is found, replace the front pillar garnish or roof headlining assembly with a new one.

2. INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

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

(b) Visually check for defects with the curtain shield airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.

(1) The defects are as follows:

• Cuts on the curtain shield airbag assembly
• Small cracks on the curtain shield airbag assembly
• Significant discoloration on the curtain shield airbag assembly
• Cracks or other damage to the connector

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT:

If any of the defects is found, replace the curtain shield airbag assembly with a new one.