Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001ARAA
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Avalon HV Prod Date Range: [04/2018 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: 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 instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG 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 instrument panel passenger airbag assembly installed to the vehicle.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Cuts on the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly around the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly
  • Small cracks on the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly around the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly
  • Significant discoloration on the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly around the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly with a new one.

2. INSPECT INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG 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 instrument panel passenger 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 instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly or instrument panel reinforcement

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly or instrument panel reinforcement with a new one.