On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CHECK 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 any of the defects mentioned below are present, replace the curtain shield airbag with a new one:
  Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the curtain shield airbag assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  If any of the defects mentioned above are present, replace the curtain shield airbag with a new one.
  
  CAUTION: For removal and installation of the curtain shield airbag, be sure to follow the correct procedure.
CHECK 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 removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the curtain shield airbag with a new one:
  - Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the curtain shield airbag.
  - Cracks or other damage to the connectors.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the curtain shield airbag, be sure to follow the correct procedure.