Knee Airbag Assembly

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the driver side knee airbag assembly.

1. INSPECT DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.

(b) Visually check for defects with the driver side knee airbag assembly installed on the vehicle.





(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the driver side knee airbag assembly

* Small cracks on the driver side knee airbag assembly

* Significant discoloration on the driver side knee airbag assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the driver side knee airbag assembly with a new one.

2. INSPECT DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check DTC Check / Clear.

(b) Visually check for defects with the driver side knee airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.





(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the driver side knee airbag assembly

* Small cracks on the driver side knee airbag assembly

* Significant discoloration on the driver side knee airbag assembly

* Cracks or other damage to the connector

* Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the driver side knee airbag assembly, instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement with a new one.