Home Vehicle Interior Supplemental Restraint Systems KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side)
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 G
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Supplemental Restraint Systems
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000002OEX007X
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION (2008 LX570)

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

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

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

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

  • Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front passenger 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 front passenger side knee airbag, be sure to follow the correct procedure.