FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Collision / Non-Collision Inspections

VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION




a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items 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 COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED




a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
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.

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

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED
a. Do a diagnostic system check. *
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.






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 SRS Warning Light Check, and How to Display and Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Testing and Inspection