Airbag Is Not Deployed

VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IF THE AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED

(a) Do a diagnostic system check.
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with the steering wheel pad (with airbag) removed from the vehicle.
- Check for cuts or cracks in, or marked discoloration of the steering wheel pad top surface and grooved portion.
- Check for cuts and cracks in, or chipping of connectors and wire harness.
- Check for deformation of the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel.
- If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel is deformed, never repair it. Always, replace the steering wheel assembly with a new unit.
- There should be no interference between the steering wheel pad and the steering wheel, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new steering wheel pad is installed on the steering wheel.

CAUTION:
- For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, see section, STEERING WHEEL PAD SPIRAL CABLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION and be sure to follow the correct procedure.