Side Airbag

INSPECTION

1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Do a diagnostic system check.
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the side airbag assembly installed in the vehicle.




Check that there are no cuts or frayed on seams shown in the illustration.




2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
a. Do a diagnostic system check.
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with a the side airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
^ Check cuts and cracks, or marked discoloration of the side airbag assembly.
^ Check cuts and cracks in wire harnesses, and chip- ping in connectors.

CAUTION: For removal and installation of the side airbag assembly, refer to Airbag/Service and Repair and be sure to follow the correct procedure.

3. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED
a. Do a diagnostic system check.
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the side airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
^ Check the side airbag installation part of the seat frame.
^ Check the damage to the connector and wire harness.

HINT: If the seat frame is deformed, never repair it. Always replace it with new one.