Toyota RAV4: Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components - Airbag system components - Safety information - Before driving - Toyota RAV4 Owner's ManualToyota RAV4: Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components

Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbags may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury.

●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags.
●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rail.
●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the occupant compartment.
●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars or a kangaroo bar etc.).
●Modifications to the vehicle's suspension system.
●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD players.
●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability.

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