Home Vehicle Interior Supplemental Restraint Systems KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side)
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 G
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Supplemental Restraint Systems
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000002O92007X
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570)

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)


(a) Perform a diagnostic system check SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (2008 LX570) .

(b) With the driver side knee airbag installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the driver side knee airbag with a new one:

Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the driver side knee airbag.

2. CHECK DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)


(a) Perform a diagnostic system check SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (2008 LX570) .

(b) With the driver side knee airbag removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the driver side knee airbag with a new one:

  • Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the driver side knee airbag.
  • Cracks or other damage to the connector.
  • Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel reinforcement.

NOTICE:

For removal and installation procedures of the driver side knee airbag, be sure to follow the correct procedure.