Passenger Air Bag (Inflator) Module Inspection
Reference: PASSENGER AIR BAG (INFLATOR) MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION: ADVANCED AIR BAG
WARNING:
- Never measure resistance of passenger air bag (inflator) module or disassemble it. Otherwise personal injury may result.
- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the passenger air bag (inflator) module. If any abnormality is found, be sure to replace it with new one as an assembly.
- Be sure to read PRECAUTIONS ON SERVICE AND DIAGNOSIS OF AIR BAG SYSTEM: ADVANCED AIR BAG , PRECAUTIONS ON HANDLING AND STORAGE OF AIR BAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS: ADVANCED AIR BAG and PRECAUTIONS ON DISPOSAL OF AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER: ADVANCED AIR BAG before starting to work and observe every precaution during work. Neglecting them may result in personal injury or undeployment of the air bag when necessary.
CAUTION:
If air bag (Inflator) module was dropped from a height of 90 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.
- Wire harness or connector is damaged.
- Air bag (inflator) module is damaged or a strong impact was applied to it.
- Bend or deformity of air bag (inflator) module bracket.