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 Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(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 Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(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.