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 FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
2. With the front seat side airbag installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If any of the defects mentioned below are present, replace the front seat with a new one:
  Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front seat side airbag or around the front seat side airbag.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
CHECK FRONT SEAT SIDE 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 seat side airbag removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check.
  - Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front seat side airbag.
  - Cracks or other damage to the wire harness or connector.
  If any of the defects mentioned above are present, replace the front seat with a new one.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  
  CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the front seat side airbag, be sure to follow the correct procedure.