Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly

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

1. CHECK DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Testing and Inspection.





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

2. CHECK DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Testing and Inspection.





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

* Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the driver side knee airbag.

* 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, be sure to follow the correct procedure.