Front Passenger Airbag Assembly

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT PASSENGER 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 PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)





(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (DTC Check / Clear).
(b) With the front passenger airbag assembly installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check including the following: Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the instrument panel around the front passenger airbag assembly.
2. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED)

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the front passenger airbag assembly, (Removal) (removal), (Installation) (installation) and be sure to follow the correct procedure.

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (DTC Check / Clear).





(b) With the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check including the following:

- Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag assembly.

- Cracks or other damage to 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.