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).
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:
Source voltage drop
Description
The srs is equipped with a voltage-increase circuit (dc-dc converter) in the
center airbag sensor in
case the source voltage drops.
When the source voltage drops, the voltage-increase circuit (dc-dc converter)
functions to increase the
voltage of the srs to a normal working lev ...
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not operate properly (vehicles
with smart key system)
If communication between
the electronic key and vehicle
is interrupted or the electronic key cannot
be used because the battery
is depleted, the smart key
system and wireless remote
control cannot be used. In
such cases, the doors can
be opened and the engine
can be started by following
the procedur ...
Radio operation
Select “am” or “fm” on the audio source selection screen to
begin listening to the radio.
Audio control screen
Pressing the “audio” button displays the audio control screen from
any screens of the selected source.
Audio source selection screen
appears
Preset stations
Scanni ...