Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001AR9R
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Avalon HV Prod Date Range: [04/2018 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: STEERING PAD: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the horn button assembly.

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

for Gasoline Model: Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

for HV Model: Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (for HV Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

(b) Visually check for defects with the horn button assembly installed to the vehicle.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Cuts on the surface or in the grooves
  • Small cracks on the surface or in the grooves
  • Significant discoloration on the surface or in the grooves

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the horn button assembly with a new one.

2. INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

for Gasoline Model: Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon [04/2018 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (for Gasoline Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

for HV Model: Click here 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (for HV Model): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

(b) Visually check for defects with the horn button assembly removed from the vehicle.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Cuts on the surface or in the grooves
  • Small cracks on the surface or in the grooves
  • Significant discoloration on the surface or in the grooves
  • Cracks or other damage to the connector
  • Deformation of the steering wheel assembly
  • Deformation of the installation surface of the horn button assembly
  • Interference or uneven clearance between the horn button assembly and steering wheel assembly when a new horn button assembly is installed to the steering wheel assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the horn button assembly or steering wheel assembly with a new one.