Collision / Non-Collision Inspections

VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM




a. Check diagnostic system. *

b. Do a visual check which includes the following item with the front passenger airbag assembly installed in the vehicle.

Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel.

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH AIRBAG NOT DEPLOYED
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

a. Check a diagnostic system. *




b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
- Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag assembly.
- Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chipping in connectors.




- Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument panel and instrument panel reinforcement.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure for removal and Installation of the front passenger airbag assembly.

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

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYED
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

a. Check a diagnostic system. *




b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
- Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument panel and instrument panel reinforcement.
- Check the damage on the connector and wire harness.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure for removal and installation of the front passenger airbag assembly.

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

* Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.