Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001ARAN
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Avalon HV Prod Date Range: [04/2018 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: REAR SEAT SIDE 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 rear seat airbag assemblies.

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT REAR SEAT 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 rear seat airbag assemblies installed to the vehicle.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Scratches, broken or frayed threads on the surface of the rear side seatback assembly around the rear seat airbag assemblies
  • Small cracks in the rear side seatback assembly around the rear seat airbag assemblies
  • Significant discoloration on the rear side seatback assembly around the rear seat airbag assemblies

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the rear side seatback pad or rear side seatback cover sub-assembly with a new one.

2. INSPECT REAR SEAT 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 rear seat airbag assemblies removed from the vehicle.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Scratches, broken or frayed threads on the surface of the base fabric of the rear seat airbag assemblies
  • Marks from being dropped
  • Deformation of the installation surface of the rear seat airbag assemblies
  • Cracks or other damage to the wire harness or connector

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the rear seat airbag assembly with a new one.