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 DTC Check / Clear.

(b) With the driver side knee airbag assembly installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check for 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 DTC Check / Clear.

(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.