Instrument Panel Passenger Airbag

VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.

b. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly installed in the vehicle: Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the instrument panel around the instrument panel passenger air-bag assembly.




VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
Refer to Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.

b. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle:
- Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly
- Cracks or other damage in the wire harness or connector
- Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel and instrument panel reinforcement

HINT:




- If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.




- There should be no interference between the instrument panel and the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, see "Replacement" and be sure to follow the correct procedure.