Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Airbag System (for TMC Made) for TMC made, Airbag System (except TMC Made) except TMC made).

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

Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the driver side knee airbag assembly.





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

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Airbag System (for TMC Made) for TMC made, Airbag System (except TMC Made) except TMC made).

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

* Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the driver side knee airbag assembly.

* Cracks or other damage to the connector.

* Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel reinforcement.

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