Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY:

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION: Be sure to perform the initialization of the occupant classification ECU if any of the following conditions occur (Repair Instruction - Initialization). 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 due to an accident or collision.

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





(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (Service Precautions).
(b) With the front seat airbag assembly removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check including the following:
Cuts, Minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front seatback assembly around the front seat airbag assembly.





2. INSPECT FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (Service Precautions).
(b) With the front seat airbag assembly installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check including the following:
Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front seat back assembly around the front seat airbag assembly.

- Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front seat airbag assembly.
- Cracks or other damage to the wire harness or connector.