Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the front seat side airbag assemblies.

1. FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Visually check for defects with the front seat side airbag assemblies installed in the vehicle.

(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the front separate type seatback cover with pad around the front seat side airbag assemblies

* Small cracks on the front separate type seatback cover with pad around the front seat side airbag assemblies

* Significant discoloration on the front separate type seatback cover with pad around the front seat side airbag assemblies

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the separate type front seatback pad and separate type front seatback cover, or front seat assembly with a new one.

2. FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Visually check for defects with the front seat side airbag assemblies removed from the vehicle.

(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the surface of the front seat side airbag assemblies

* Small cracks on the surface of the front seat side airbag assemblies

* Marks from being dropped

* Deformation on the installation part of the front seat side airbag assemblies

* Cracks or other damage to the wire harness or connector

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the front seat side airbag assembly with a new one.