OEM 2004 Toyota Prius Air Bag

2004 Toyota Prius Air Bag Parts Q&A

• Q: What are the essential steps to conduct repairs and inspections on the Air Bag system after a collision on 2004 Toyota Prius?

  A: Following any vehicle collision it becomes necessary to execute a full examination of the Air Bag system along with required repairs. The curtain shield Air Bag assembly requires a diagnostic system check while installed and a visual test; when damaged the front pillar garnish or roof headlining assy needs replacement. The inspection of the curtain shield Air Bag assy requires its removal after deployments missing during collisions because any connector damage along with other defects necessitates a part replacement. A diagnostic test should be performed immediately before visual inspection of the front passenger Air Bag assembly until the instrument panel requires replacement due to defects. The inspection of front passenger Air Bag assay includes removal and replacement of both Air Bag assay and instrument panel or reinforcement when defects are detected in collision-involved vehicles. The diagnosis of the front seat Air Bag assembly must proceed along with inspection of the existing assembly before replacing the front seat back assemblage solely based on detection of defects. Perform inspections on the front seat Air Bag assembly then replace faulty components if needed unless the vehicle experienced a collision with an undeployed Air Bag. A diagnostic check should be conducted on the horn button assembly while inspecting its existing state; production should begin if defects appear. Perform an inspection on the horn button assy after examining the installed assembly during diagnostic checks; make a replacement of the horn button assy or the steering wheel assy based on defect findings. Verity the Air Bag harness for breaks in addition to looking for damaged connectors following a diagnostic check completion. A diagnostic check must be performed on Air Bag ECU assemblies after which the Air Bag ECU assy needs replacement when deployment occurs. Before taking action on the side Air Bag sensor assembly you must complete a diagnostic test along with inspecting the assembly for damage when collision occurred. Replacement is required when defects are present. A side Air Bag sensor replacement is necessary because the Air Bag activated. A diagnostic check of the Air Bag sensor front must be completed and the component needs to be replaced in case it shows defects following a vehicle collision. The Air Bag sensor front must receive replacement when an Air Bag has deployed. A diagnostic check along with damage inspection of the Air Bag sensor rear must occur if the vehicle experienced a collision before performing a replacement based on identified defects. An Air Bag deployment requires the replacement of the Air Bag sensor rear. A diagnostic check should be performed first and visual damage inspection follows for seat position Air Bag sensors in vehicles that suffered collisions. Replacements are needed in cases of identified defects. Execute correct procedures when uninstalling or installing all components.