Last Modified: 08-21-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001AUA5
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: Avalon HV Prod Date Range: [04/2018 -           ]
Title: SEAT BELT: FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT 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 front seat outer belt assembly.

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

for HV Model:

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

for Gasoline Model:

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

(b) Visually check for defects with the front seat outer belt assembly installed to the vehicle.

(1) The defects to be checked are as follows:

  • Cuts on the front seat outer belt assembly
  • Small cracks on the front seat outer belt assembly
  • Significant discoloration on the front seat outer belt assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT:

If any defects are found, replace the front seat outer belt assembly with a new one.

2. INSPECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

for HV Model:

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

for Gasoline Model:

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

(b) Visually check for defects with the front seat outer belt assembly removed from the vehicle.

(1) The defects to be checked are as follows:

  • Cuts on the front seat outer belt assembly
  • Small cracks on the front seat outer belt assembly
  • Significant discoloration on the front seat outer belt assembly
  • Cracks or other damage on the connector

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT:

If any defects are found, replace the front seat outer belt assembly with a new one.