Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly

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

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

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

(b) With the driver side knee airbag assembly installed on 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.





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

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

(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:
Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures.