Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Passenger Airbag Assembly








SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the front passenger airbag assembly.

1. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.





(b) Visually check for defects with the front passenger airbag assembly installed on the vehicle.
(1) The defects are as follows:

- Cuts on the front passenger airbag assembly
- Small cracks on the front passenger airbag assembly
- Significant discoloration on the front passenger airbag assembly

OK:
No defects are found.
HINT: If any of the defects is found, replace the front passenger airbag assembly with a new one.

2. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.





(b) Visually check for defects with the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
(1) The defects are as follows:

- Cuts on the front passenger airbag assembly
- Small cracks on the front passenger airbag assembly
- Significant discoloration on the front passenger airbag assembly
- Cracks or other damage to the connector
- Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement

OK:
No defects are found.
HINT: If any of the defects is found, replace the front passenger airbag assembly, instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement with a new one.