Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly

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

CAUTION:
Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the front seat side airbag assemblies.

1. INSPECT FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Visually check for defects with the front seat side airbag assemblies installed on the vehicle.

(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the front seatback assembly around the front seat side airbag assemblies

* Small cracks on the front seatback assembly around the front seat side airbag assemblies

* Significant discoloration on the front seatback assembly around the front seat side airbag assemblies

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the separate type front seatback cover or separate type front seatback pad with a new one.

2. INSPECT FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Visually check for defects with the front seat side airbag assemblies removed from the vehicle.

(1) The defects are as follows:

* Make sure that there are no scratches, broken or frayed threads on the surface of the front seat side airbag assemblies base fabric

* Marks from being dropped

* Deformation on the installation part of the front seat side airbag assemblies

* 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 side airbag assembly with a new one.