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 FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
2. With the front passenger airbag installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the instrument panel with a new one:
  Any cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the instrument panel around the front passenger airbag.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)
CAUTION: For front passenger 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 front passenger airbag removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects, such as those mentioned below, replace the front passenger airbag, instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement with new ones:
  - Any cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag.
  - Any cracks or other damage to the connector.
  - Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002