Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: Occupant classification ecu
Components
On-vehicle inspection
- Inspect occupant classification ecu (vehicle not involved in collision)
- Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs- 236).
- Inspect occupant classification ecu (vehicle involved in collision)
- Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs- 236).
- Even if the airbag was not deployed, check if there is any damage to the occupant classification ecu. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the occupant classification ecu with a new one:
- Cracks, dents or chips on the case.
- Cracks or other damage to the connector.
Caution:
Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures.
Removal
- Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Remove front seat assembly (for manual seat) (see page se-11)
- Remove occupant classification ecu
- Disconnect the 2 connectors from the occupant classification ecu.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the occupant classification ecu
Installation
- Install occupant classification ecu
- Check that the ignition switch is off.
- Check that the negative battery (-) terminal is disconnected.
Caution:
After disconnecting the negative battery terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.
- Install the occupant classification ecu.
- Connect the 2 connectors to the occupant classification ecu.
Notice:
- If the occupant classification ecu has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace it with a new one.
- When installing the occupant classification ecu, be careful that the srs wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
- Install front seat assembly (for manual seat) (see page se-23)
- Connect cable to negative battery terminal
- Inspect slide adjuster lock (for manual seat)
- Inspect seat heater operation (w/ seat heater system)
- Inspect srs warning light
- Inspect the srs warning light (see page rs-245).
Seat position sensor
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check seat position sensor (vehicle not
involved in collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
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Other materials:
Child restraint systems with a top tether strap
Secure the child restraint system
using the seat belt or
latch anchors.
Latch the hook onto the anchor
bracket and tighten the top
tether strap.
Make sure the top tether strap is
securely latched.
Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages
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Disassembly
Hint:
When removing the ornament plate and emblem, heat the
radiator grille, ornament plate and emblem using a heat light.
Standard heating temperature
Notice:
Do not heat the radiator grille, ornament plate and
emblem excessively.
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Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
Preparation for winter
Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside temperatures.
Engine oil
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