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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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

1. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

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

(b) Visually check for defects with the front passenger airbag assembly installed on the vehicle.





(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the instrument panel around the front passenger airbag assembly

* Small cracks on the instrument panel around the front passenger airbag assembly

* Significant discoloration on the instrument panel around the front passenger airbag assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the instrument panel with a new one.

2. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

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

(b) Visually check for defects with the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.





(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the front passenger airbag assembly

* Small cracks on the front passenger airbag assembly

* Significant discoloration on the front passenger 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 front passenger airbag assembly, instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement with a new one.