Knee Airbag Assembly (for Driver Side)

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

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

(b) With the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag with a new one:

Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag.





2. CHECK LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag with a new one:





* Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag.

* Cracks or other damage to the connector.

* Deformation or cracks in the instrument panel around the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag and instrument panel reinforcement.

CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag, be sure to follow the correct procedure.