Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001EDV8
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the curtain shield airbag assemblies.

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

  • w/ Occupant Classification System:

    Click here 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ Occupant Classification System): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

  • w/o Occupant Classification System:

    Click here 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/o Occupant Classification System): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

(b) Visually check for defects with the curtain shield airbag assemblies installed to the vehicle.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Cuts on each pillar garnish or the roof headlining assembly around the curtain shield airbag assemblies
  • Small cracks on each pillar garnish or the roof headlining assembly around the curtain shield airbag assemblies
  • Significant discoloration on each pillar garnish or the roof headlining assembly around the curtain shield airbag assemblies

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace each pillar garnish or the roof headlining assembly with a new one.

2. INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

  • w/ Occupant Classification System:

    Click here 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ Occupant Classification System): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

  • w/o Occupant Classification System:

    Click here 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/o Occupant Classification System): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

(b) Visually check for defects with the curtain shield airbag assemblies removed from the vehicle.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Cuts
  • Small cracks
  • Significant discoloration
  • Cracks or other damage to the connector

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the curtain shield airbag assembly with a new one.