Side Airbag Assembly: Inspection

VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
1. Do a diagnostic system check. (See PRE-CHECK )
2. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the seatback assembly installed in the vehicle.
Check that there are no cuts or frayed in seams and outside of seatback cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Cross Section
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VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
1. Do a diagnostic system check. (See PRE-CHECK )
2. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the seatback assembly removed from the vehicle.
  - Check cuts and cracks of the side airbag assembly.
  - Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and chipping in connectors.
Fig 2: Identifying Seatback Assembly Removing From Vehicle
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CAUTION: For removal and installation of the seatback assembly, see REMOVAL and INSTALLATION . Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED
1. Do a diagnostic system check. (See PRE-CHECK )
2. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the seatback assembly removed from the vehicle.
  - Check the seatback installation part of the seat adjuster.
  - Check the damage to the connector and wire harness.
NOTE: If the seat adjuster is deformed, never repair it. Always replace it with new one.