ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

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

(b) With the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly with a new one:

Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

2. INSPECT LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag has not Deployed)

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

(b) With the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly with a new one:

  • Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
  • Cracks or other damage to the connector.
  • Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel reinforcement.

CAUTION:

For removal and installation procedures of the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, be sure to follow the correct procedure.