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Originally Posted by Saker
[B]Driver Side "A" Pillar Grip Handle Install on a 2014+ T4R...
Drivers Side "A" Pillar Grip Handle Bracket
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Originally Posted by Jkdog
Great write up/Mod and something I would like to have on my 2019. My 2004 4R had the pillar handle but not a handle above the door. However, I just have to ask, in regards to the A pillar air bag, does anyone know how the air bag deploys? The only reason I can see for Toyota not putting the handle on the pillar is due to a possible risk. Is there a chance that adding the handle will imped the airbag? I removed the cover when I installed my phone mic, and I couldn't figure out how it all worked (but I didn't really care too much at that point). I know most people don't know the answer, just thought I would put it out there.
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Originally Posted by Saker
I understand there is a video on YouTube of the 4Runner air bag deployment.
The airbag on the passenger side is in the same location as the drivers side location. The handle locates in the same configuration but with a kit instead of the welded brackets from the TOYOTA factory. Do yourself a favor and pull both trim pieces off and take a look!
I stated before that I think it should have been a factory grip handle located there like the FJ Cruisers have.
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Yes, it is odd that Toyota doesn't have a handle there. Accordingly, we have to ask ourselves "why not?"
It may not be a cost saving measure.
While both "A" pillars may have side curtain airbags in a similar position, this does not mean that they deploy in an identical manner. In addition, there may be other crash testing reasons why that handle isn't there.
Finally, I'm a bit concerned about the clip that the screw goes into (see picture above) as it has a sharp edge right next to the curtain airbag. Can that clip be reversed to move the sharp edge away from the curtain.
Has anyone with this mod had a side curtain deployment?
EDIT: I think this is a great mod and something that Toyota should have engineered in. Props to the design an execution. I just hope it doesn't interfere with the airbag operation - unfortunately there is only one way to find out...
