Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: On-vehicle inspection
- Check steering pad assembly (vehicle not involved in collision and airbag not deployed)
- Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs- 49).
- With the steering pad (with airbag) installed on the
vehicle, perform a visual check:
check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the
steering pad outer surface and in the grooved
portion.
If any of the defects mentioned above are present, replace the steering pad with a new one.
Caution:
For removal and installation of the steering pad, be sure to follow the correct procedure.
- Check steering pad assembly (vehicle involved in collision and airbag not deployed)
- Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs- 49).
- With the steering pad (with airbag) removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check:
- Check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the steering pad outer surface and in the grooved portion.
- Check for cuts and cracks in the wire harness, and chipping on the connectors.
- Check for deformation on the steering wheel.
- Check for deformation of the steering pad contact plates.
If any of the defects mentioned above are present, replace the steering pad with a new one.
Caution:
For removal and installation of the steering pad, be sure to follow the correct procedure.
Hint:
- If the steering pad contact plates are deformed, never repair them. Always replace the steering pad with a new one.
- There should be no interference between the steering pad and steering wheel, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new steering pad is installed on the steering wheel.
Steering pad
Components
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Removal
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at le ...
Other materials:
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 mass air flow meter
Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
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Room light assembly
Components
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 room light lens
Using a screwdriver ...
Check and replace ecu
Notice:
The connector should not be disconnected from
the ecu. Perform the inspection from the
backside of the connector on the wire harness
side.
When no measuring condition is specified,
perform the inspection with the engine stopped
and the ignition switch on.
Check that the con ...