Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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

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





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

- Cuts on the front seatback assembly around the front seat side airbag assembly
- Small cracks on the front seatback assembly around the front seat side airbag assembly
- Significant discoloration on the front seatback assembly around the front seat side airbag assembly

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

2. INSPECT FRONT SEAT SIDE 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 seat side airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
(1) The defects are as follows:

- Scratches on the surface of the front seat side airbag assembly base fabric
- Broken or frayed threads on the surface of the front seat side airbag assembly base fabric
- Marks from being dropped
- Deformation on the installation part of the front seat side airbag assembly
- Cracks or other damage to the wire harness or connector

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