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Air Bag: Testing and Inspection






WARNING: Never measure resistance of passenger air bag (Inflator) module or disassemble it. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

CAUTION:
If air bag (inflator) module was dropped from a height of 91.4 cm (3 ft) or more, it should be replaced.




Check air bag (inflator) module appearance visually for following symptoms and if any one of them is applicable, replace with a new one.
- Air bag has deployed.
- There is a crack in trim cover (pad surface).
- Wire harness or connector is damaged.
- Air bag (inflator) module is damaged or a strong impact (e.g., dropping) was applied to it.