Collision / Non-Collision Inspections

INSPECTION




Vehicles not involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
a. Do a diagnostic system check.*
b. Do a visual check which includes the following item with the front passenger airbag assembly installed in the vehicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag assembly, No.1 safety pad and instrument panel.

Vehicle involved in a collision and airbag is not deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
a. Do a diagnostic system check.*




b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
- Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag assembly.
- Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chipping in connectors.




- Check the deformation or cracks on the No.1 safety pad, instrument panel, instrument panel reinforcement.

HINT: If the No.1 safety pad, instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure for removal and installation of the front passenger airbag assembly.

Vehicle involved in a collision and airbag is deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
a. Do a diagnostic system check.*




b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
- Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument panel reinforcement.
- Check the damage on the connector and wire harness.

HINT: If the instrument panel reinforcement is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure for removal and installation of the front passenger airbag assembly.

* Refer to SRS Warning Light Check, and How to Display and Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes at Air Bag Systems; Testing and Inspection.