Front Passenger Airbag Assembly

CAUTION: Be sure to perform the initialization of the occupant classification ECU under the conditions listed below. If the initialization is not performed, the SRS may not operate properly.
- The occupant classification ECU is replaced.
- Accessories (seatback tray or seat cover, etc.) are installed to the vehicle.
- The passenger seat is removed from the vehicle.
- Both the SRS warning light and passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator light ( OFF ) come on.
- The vehicle is brought to the workshop for repair purpose due to the accident or collision.




VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the front passenger airbag assy installed in the vehicle: Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the instrument panel around the front passenger airbag assy.




VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the front passenger airbag assy removed from the vehicle:
- Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag assy.
- Cracks or other damage in the connectors.
- Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement.






HINT: If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the front passenger airbag assy, see "Replacement" and be sure to follow the correct procedure.