Rear Seat Side Airbag Assembly

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: REAR SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT REAR SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) With the rear seat side airbag assembly installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the rear seat side airbag assembly with a new one:





* Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the rear seat side airbag assembly.

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

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) With the rear seat side airbag assembly removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the rear seat side airbag assembly with a new one:





* Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the rear seat side airbag assembly.

* Cracks or other damage to the connector.

CAUTION:
Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedure.