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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

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.