Home Vehicle Interior Supplemental Restraint Systems FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 G
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Supplemental Restraint Systems
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000002O97007X
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570)

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK FRONT PASSENGER 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 front passenger airbag installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the instrument panel with a new one:

Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the instrument panel around the front passenger airbag.

2. CHECK FRONT PASSENGER 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 front passenger airbag removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the front passenger airbag, instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement with a new one:

  • Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger airbag.
  • Cracks or other damage to the connectors.
  • Deformation or cracks on the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement.

NOTICE:

For removal and installation procedures of the front passenger airbag, be sure to follow the correct procedure.