Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 G
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Supplemental Restraint Systems
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000000OWM00WX
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 Sequoia)

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)



(a) Perform a diagnostic system check SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION (2008 Sequoia) .

(b) With the front passenger airbag installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the instrument panel with a new one:

Any cuts, small cracks or marked discoloration on the instrument panel around the front passenger airbag.

2. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)



CAUTION:

For front passenger airbag removal and installation procedures, see pages SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia) and SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: INSTALLATION (2008 Sequoia) , and carefully follow the correct procedure.

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION (2008 Sequoia) .

(b) With the front passenger airbag removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the front passenger airbag, instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement with new ones:

  • Any cuts, small cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag.
  • Any cracks or other damage to the connector.
  • Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement.