Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly

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

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: 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 DTC Check / Clear.






(b) With the driver side knee airbag assembly installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any following defects, 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 DTC Check / Clear.






(b) With the driver side knee airbag assembly removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any following defects, 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 of the driver side knee airbag assembly.