On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR )
2. With the curtain shield airbag assembly installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any following defects, replace the front pillar garnish or roof headlining assembly with a new one.
  Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front pillar garnish or roof headlining assembly around the curtain shield airbag assembly
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly (Vehicle Not Involved In Collision)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
2. With the curtain shield airbag assembly removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check If there are any following defects, replace the curtain shield airbag assembly with a new one.
  - Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the curtain shield airbag assembly.
  - Cracks or other damage to the connectors.
    CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures of the curtain shield airbag assembly.