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Advanced Air Bag

Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Inspection

Reference: Driver Air Bag (Inflator) Module Removal and Installation:Advanced Air Bag

WARNING: Never disassemble air bag (inflator) module or measure its resistance. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

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 visually and if any of the following is found, replace it with a new one.

^ Air bag being deployed
^ Trim cover (pad surface) (1) being cracked
^ Inflator case (2) being damaged or having been exposed to strong impact (dropped)
^ Bend or deformity of air bag (inflator) module bracket.