Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001QI3A
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]

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.

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(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 assembly around the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly
  • Small cracks on the instrument panel safety pad assembly around the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly
  • Significant discoloration on the instrument panel safety pad assembly around the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the instrument panel safety pad 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.

Click here 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: 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 assembly or instrument panel reinforcement assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

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