Front Passenger Airbag Assembly: Inspection

Vehicles not involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1. Check diagnostic system (See PRE-CHECK ).
2. Do a visual check which includes the following item with the front passenger airbag assembly installed in the vehicle.
  Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel.
Vehicle involved in a collision with airbag not deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1. Check a diagnostic system (See PRE-CHECK ).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
  - Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag assembly.
  - Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chipping in connectors.
    
    Fig 2: Inspecting Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  - Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument panel and instrument panel reinforcement.
  CAUTION: For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag assembly, see REMOVAL and . INSTALLATION Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
  
  HINT:
  
  If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.
  
  Fig 3: Inspecting Instrument Panel
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
Vehicle involved in a collision with airbag deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
1. Check a diagnostic system (See PRE-CHECK ).
2. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
  - Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument panel and instrument panel reinforcement.
  - Check the damage on the connector and wire harness.
  CAUTION: For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag assembly, see REMOVAL and , INSTALLATION and be sure to follow the correct procedure.
  
  HINT:
  
  If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.
  
  Fig 4: Inspecting Instrument Panel
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002