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Except Advanced Air Bag




Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module Inspection

Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation:Except Advanced Air Bag

WARNING:

Failure to take proper precautions when inspecting the passenger air bag (inflator) module can result in personal injury due to accidental deployment of the air bag.

- Never attempt to measure the resistance of the air bag (inflator) module.
- If anything abnormal is found with the air bag (inflator) module, never attempt to disassemble or repair the module, but replace it with a new one.
- Be sure to read the following sections and follow all of the instructions provided: Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air Bag System:Except Advanced Air Bag
; Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components Precautions on Handling and Storage of Air Bag System Components:Except Advanced Air Bag
; and Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner Precautions on Disposal of Air Bag and Seat Belt Pretensioner:Except Advanced Air Bag.






Check air bag (inflator) module appearance visually for the following symptoms and if any one of them is found, replace with a new one.

- Air bag has deployed.
- Wire harness or connector is damaged.
- Air bag (inflator) module is damaged or a strong impact was applied to it.
- Bend or deformity of air bag (inflator) module bracket.