On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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 installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the front pillar garnish or roof headlining with a new one: Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front pillar garnish or roof headlining around the curtain shield airbag.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly (Vehicle Not Involved In Collision)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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.
    CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the curtain shield airbag assembly, be sure to follow the correct procedure.
    
    Fig 2: Checking Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly (Vehicle Involved In Collision & Airbag Has Not Deployed)
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002