Airbag Was Not Deployed

VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IF THE AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED













(a) Do a diagnostic system check.
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with the steering wheel pad (with airbag) removed from the vehicle.
- Check for cuts and cracks in, or marked discoloration of, the steering wheel pad top surface and its grooved portion.
- Check for cuts and cracks in wire harnesses, and for chipping in connectors.
- Check for deformation of the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel.

HINT:
- If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel is deformed, never repair it. Always replace the steering wheel assembly with a new one.
- There should be no interference between the steering wheel pad and the steering wheel, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new steering wheel pad is installed on the steering wheel.

CAUTION: For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, see the SR section and be sure to follow the correct procedure.