Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

CAUTION:
Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the curtain shield airbag assemblies.

1. INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

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

(b) Visually check for defects with the curtain shield airbag assemblies installed on the vehicle.

HINT
The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on each pillar garnish or the roof headlining assembly around the curtain shield airbag assemblies
* Small cracks on each pillar garnish or the roof headlining assembly around the curtain shield airbag assemblies
* Significant discoloration on each pillar garnish or the roof headlining assembly around the curtain shield airbag assemblies

OK:

No defects are found.

If any of the defects is found, replace each pillar garnish or the roof headlining assembly with a new one.

2. INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

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

(b) Visually check for defects with the curtain shield airbag assemblies removed from the vehicle.

HINT
The defects are as follows:

* Cuts
* Small cracks
* Significant discoloration
* Cracks or other damage to the connector

OK:

No defects are found.

If any of the defects is found, replace the curtain shield airbag assembly with a new one.