On-Vehicle Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECT DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
2. With the driver side knee airbag assembly installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check for the following:
Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the driver side knee airbag assembly.
INSPECT DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly
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2. With the driver side knee airbag assembly removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the driver side knee airbag assembly with a new one:
- Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the driver side knee airbag assembly.
- Cracks or other damage to the connector.
- Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel reinforcement.
CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the driver side knee airbag assembly, be sure to follow the correct procedure.

Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Assembly
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002