Toyota RAV4 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).
Check seat position sensor ...
Other system
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Other materials:
Rear differential side gear shaft oil seal
Components
Removal
Drain differential oil (see page df-10)
Remove tailpipe assembly
Remove the tailpipe (see page ex-2).
Remove center exhaust assembly
Remove propeller with center bearing
shaft assembly (see page pr-3)
Remove rear differential carrier subassembl ...
Reassembly
Install piston
Using a small screwdriver, install a new snap ring
onto one end of the piston pin hole.
Hint:
Make sure that the end gap of the snap ring is not
aligned with the pin hole cutout portion of the piston.
Gradually heat the piston up to 80 to 90°c (176 to
194°f ...
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from p
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system
to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the
vehicle inspected by your toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency ...