On-Vehicle Inspection [08/2013 - ]

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lexus ES 300h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

INSPECT LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)
1. Perform a diagnostic system check. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2013 - ] .
2. Visually check for defects with the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly installed on the vehicle.
  HINT:
  
  The defects are as follows:
  - Cuts
  - Small cracks
  - Significant discoloration
  OK
  
  No defects are found.
  
  If any defects are found, replace the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly with a new one.
INSPECT LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)
1. Perform a diagnostic system check. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2013 - ] .
2. Visually check for defects with the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
  HINT:
  
  The defects are as follows:
  - Cuts
  - Small cracks
  - Significant discoloration
  - Cracks or other damage to the connector
  - Deformation or cracks on the lower instrument panel sub-assembly, instrument panel lower No. 1 mounting bracket or No. 2 instrument panel brace sub-assembly
  OK
  
  No defects are found.
  
  If any defects are found, replace the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, lower instrument panel sub-assembly, instrument panel lower No. 1 mounting bracket or No. 2 instrument panel brace sub-assembly with a new one.