OEM 2001 Toyota RAV4 Air Bag

2001 Toyota RAV4 Air Bag Parts Q&A

• Q: What are the inspection and repair procedures for Air Bag systems after a collision on 2001 Toyota RAV4?

  A: A complete inspection together with repair work must be performed on the Air Bag system after a collision. The diagnostic check should take place alongside front passenger Air Bag assembly visual inspection to look for signs of cuts or cracks or discoloration. The diagnostic system must be checked while visually inspecting the removed front passenger Air Bag assembly for any damage especially in the wire harness and connectors and instrument panel. Any damage to the instrument panel requires immediate replacement instead of repair. When the Air Bag does deploy during an accident you should conduct the same diagnostic and visual exams while paying special attention to instrument panel and wire harness deterioration. A proper replacement procedure determines whether to replace the front passenger Air Bag assembly. The assessment of the steering wheel pad depends on collision involvement with special attention given to detecting horn button contact plate damage and deformation. The steering wheel assembly needs replacement whenever any type of deformation occurs. The System-Related-Safety wire harness needs examination for breaks and connector damage as part of its united Instrument Panel wire harness assembly system. The Air Bag sensor assembly demands replacement under any condition of deployment or detection of faults or actual physical drops. Front Air Bag sensor status needs a diagnostic evaluation before inspecting for damage with its replacement required due to deployment or deformity or drop events. Follow all installation guidelines when handling the front passenger Air Bag assembly as well as steering wheel pad and Air Bag sensor assembly together with other components.