Inspection and Repair
WARNING:
THE INFLATOR MODULE SHOULD ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE URETHANE COVER AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE URETHANE SIDE UP. THIS IS NECESSARY BECAUSE A FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW THE AIR CUSHION TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
The inflator module consists of a cover, air bag, inflator, and retainer. Inspect the inflator module mainly for the following:
- Check for holes, cracks, severe blemishes and deformation on the cover.
- Check that the retainer is not deformed.
- Check for defects such as damage and breakage in the lead wire for the igniter.
If an abnormality is found as the result of the inspection, replace the inflator module with a new one.