Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001QI3E
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CURTAIN SHIELD 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 curtain shield airbag assemblies.

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT CURTAIN SHIELD 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 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.

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(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.