On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. 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 airbag installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the front seat assembly with a new one:
  Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front seatback assembly around the front seat airbag assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Checking Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly (Vehicle Not Involved In Collision)
  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 airbag assembly removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the front seat airbag with a new one:
  - Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front seat airbag.
  - Cracks or other damage to the wire harness or connector.
  CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the front seat airbag, be sure to follow the correct procedure.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly (Vehicle Involved In Collision & Airbag Has Not Deployed)
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002