Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly

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

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. CHECK FRONT SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

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

(b) With the front seat airbag installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the front seat airbag with a new one:





* Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front seatback around the front seat side airbag.

2. CHECK FRONT SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY LH (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

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

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





* Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front seat airbag.

* Cracks or other damage to the wire harness or connector.

CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the front seat airbag, be sure to follow the correct procedure.