Corolla LE Sedan L4-1762cc 1.8L DOHC MFI (1998)
Side Air Bag: Testing and Inspection
1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
a. Do a diagnostic system check.
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the side airbag assembly installed in the vehicle.
Check that there are no cuts or the frayed on seams and outside of seatback cover.
2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
a. Do a diagnostic system check.
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the side airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
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Check cuts and cracks, or marked discoloration of the side airbag assembly.
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Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and chipping in connectors.
CAUTION: For removal and Installation of the side airbag assembly, refer to Airbag/Service and Repair and be sure to follow the correct
procedure.
3. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED
a. Do a diagnostic system check.
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the side airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
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Check the side airbag installation part of the seat frame.
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Check the damage to the connector and wire harness.
HINT: If the seat frame is deformed, never repair it. Always replace it with new one.
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the side airbag assembly or seat cover.
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If the side airbag has been deployed.
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If the side airbag assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
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If the side airbag assembly or seat cover has cuts and the frayed during the check in item.
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If the side airbag assembly or seat cover has been found to be faulty during the check in item.
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If the side airbag assembly has been dropped.
