FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Component Tests

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.




b. With the driver side knee airbag assembly installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check including the given: Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the driver side knee airbag assembly.

2. INSPECT DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)
a. Perform a diagnostic system check




b. With the driver side knee airbag assembly removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned, replace the driver side knee airbag assembly with a new one:
- Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the driver side knee airbag assembly.
- Cracks or other damage to the connector.
- Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel reinforcement.

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the driver side knee airbag assembly. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.