Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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





(b) With the driver side knee airbag assembly installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check including the following:
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 Check Mode Procedure.





(b) With the driver side knee airbag assembly removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, 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.