Black on Black Liftback...Airbags???

[zbouncer]

New to YW and not sure where to post. Just got a 09 Yaris S Liftback black on black 5spd (pics soon to come after a good cleaning) , however it needs passenger side curtain and seat airbags... I did a search and cant seem to find enough detail. Can someone lead me in the right direction on where to buy and how to install?

[mryaris]

Why would it need new air bags? Was it wrecked at some point? A new side curtain bag can be installed, but I don't think the seat bag can....you will need to buy a new seat with a good bag. I can't help you on installation.....I would suggest having a professional do that so you know it will work if you get into an accident.

Check out eBay.....lots of people parting cars out there. You can also try http://www.car-part.com (if you're in the US).

Good luck!

[zbouncer]

Originally Posted by mryaris

Why would it need new air bags? Was it wrecked at some point? A new side curtain bag can be installed, but I don't think the seat bag can....you will need to buy a new seat with a good bag. I can't help you on installation.....I would suggest having a professional do that so you know it will work if you get into an accident.

Check out eBay.....lots of people parting cars out there. You can also try http://www.car-part.com (if you're in the US).

Good luck!

Yes it was in a accident on the passenger quarter, they replaced the quarter and did not need to repair anything else, they did a decent job with spot welds and blending and matching the paint...PPG
The side airbags went off and the body-man that did the repairs did not want to put anymore money into it. That sucks that I have to buy a new seat
Oh well thanks for the input

[why?]

what country do you live in? What is the exact model of your car? Answering these 2 questions will help people figure out how to help you.

[zbouncer]

Originally Posted by why?

what country do you live in? What is the exact model of your car? Answering these 2 questions will help people figure out how to help you.

I live in the USA, its a 09 liftback 3door with a 5spd and an S model...pretty sure model was in my opening statement

[Canuck]

Go to the dealer Your insurance will pay for it.

[mryaris]

Originally Posted by Canuck

Go to the dealer Your insurance will pay for it.

Probably not....it sounds like he bought it that way.

[why?]

Originally Posted by zbouncer

I live in the USA, its a 09 liftback 3door with a 5spd and an S model...pretty sure model was in my opening statement

lol didn't think they sold those airbags on the hatch in the USA, that was why I asked.

[zbouncer]

Originally Posted by why?

lol didn't think they sold those airbags on the hatch in the USA, that was why I asked.

Thankfully they do, they should really make front, side, knee and front-rear curtain airbags a standard on all cars

Yes I bought the car when the bags were already deployed...no frame damage and they put in a new quarter panel so no bondo, clean as can be Yaris with only 11k miles for a great price