RS–21 SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM – FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY IF THE AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED (a) Do a diagnostic system check. (See page RS–44) (b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with the airbag assembly removed from vehicle. • Check for deformation of the instrument panel and instrument panel reinforcement. • Check for damage to the connector and wire harness. HINT: • If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is deformed, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one. • There should be no interference between the instrument panel and front passenger airbag door. The clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new airbag assembly is installed on the instrument panel. REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS In the following case, replace the front passenger airbag assembly, instrument panel and instrument panel reinforcement. • If the airbag has been deployed. • If the front passenger airbag assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting. • If the front passenger airbag assembly, instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement has been found to be faulty during the check in items 1–(b) or 2–(b). • If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped. CAUTION: For replacement of the front passenger airbag assembly, see page RS–23, "FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION" and be sure to follow the correct procedure.