Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Service & Repair Manual: On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

for Gasoline Model: Click here

for HV Model: Click here

(b) Visually check for defects with the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly installed to the vehicle.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

• Cuts
• Small cracks
• Significant discoloration

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly with a new one.

2. INSPECT LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

for Gasoline Model: Click here

for HV Model: Click here

(b) Visually check for defects with the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

• Cuts
• Small cracks
• Significant discoloration
• Cracks or other damage to the connector
• Deformation or cracks on the No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly, No. 3 instrument panel to cowl brace sub-assembly or instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly, No. 3 instrument panel to cowl brace sub-assembly or instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly with a new one.