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Originally Posted by cb1111
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...
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Ask 4th gen owners about airbag deployment. The handles were on all 4 entry points. 3 were removed for 5th gen models. Maybe there was something to it, but I've never read about issues regarding deployment in those model years. I personally couldn't live without it. Saves on seat wear/tear in my lifted 4th gen. Plus I'm old...anything that helps me get in, and my daughter uses the rear one for entry help. Never understood why they ditched them. Love this new mod.
