RAV4 4WD L4-2.0L (1AZ-FE) (2001)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Air Bag System
REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED AFTER A COLLISION
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Vehicles not involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
a. Check diagnostic system.
b. Do a visual check which includes the following item with the front passenger airbag assembly installed in the vehicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel.
Vehicle involved in a collision with airbag not deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
a. Check a diagnostic system.
b. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.
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Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag assembly.
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Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chipping in connectors.
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Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument panel and instrument panel reinforcement.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag assembly, and be sure to follow the correct procedure.
HINT: If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.
Vehicle involved in a collision with airbag deployed: