On-Vehicle Inspection

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

INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
2. With the curtain shield airbag installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the front pillar garnish or roof headlining with a new one:
  Any cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front pillar garnish and roof headlining around the curtain shield airbag.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Pillar Garnish
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)
CAUTION: For curtain shield airbag removal and installation procedures, see REMOVAL and INSTALLATION and carefully follow the correct procedure.
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
2. With the curtain shield airbag removed from the vehicle, as mentioned below, replace the curtain shield airbag with a new one:
  - Any cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the curtain shield airbag.
  - Any cracks or other damage to the connector.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Curtain Shield Airbag
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002