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