Toyota RAV4 Service Manual: Front airbag sensor
Components

On-vehicle inspection
- Check front airbag sensor (vehicle not
involved in collision and airbag not
deployed)
- Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
- Check front airbag sensor (vehicle
involved in collision and airbag has not
deployed)
- Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
- If the front fender of the vehicle or its periphery are
damaged, perform a visual check:
- Check for cracks, dents or chips in the case.
- Check for cracks, dents, chips and scratches in
the connector.
- Check for peeling off of the label or damage to
the serial number.
If any of the defects mentioned above are present,
replace the front airbag sensor with a new one.
- Check front airbag sensor (vehicle
involved in collision and airbag has
deployed)
- Replace the front airbag sensor.
Caution:
For removal and installation of the front airbag
sensor, be sure to follow the correct
procedures.
Hint:
If the airbags have deployed, replace the front
airbag sensor on the side in which the collision
occurred. Replace both if necessary.
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 least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- Remove radiator support opening cover
- Remove front airbag sensor lh

- Disconnect the sensor connector.
- Remove the bolt and sensor.
- Remove front airbag sensor rh

- Disconnect the sensor connector.
- Remove the bolt and sensor.
Installation
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
- Install front airbag sensor lh

- Install the sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*Lbf)
Notice:
- If the airbag sensor 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 airbag sensor, make sure
that the srs wiring does not interfere with
other parts and is not pinched between other
parts.
- Check that there is no free play in the installation
parts of the sensor.
- Connect the sensor connector.
- Install front airbag sensor rh

- Install the sensor with the bolt.
Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*Lbf)
Notice:
- If the airbag sensor 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 airbag sensor, make sure
that the srs wiring does not interfere with
other parts and is not pinched between other
parts.
- check that there is no free play in the installation
parts of the sensor.
- Connect the sensor connector.
- Install radiator support opening cover
- Connect cable to negative battery
terminal
- Check srs warning light
- Check the srs warning light (see page rs-34).
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check center airbag sensor assembly
(vehicle not involved in collision and
airbag not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49 ...
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check side airbag sensor (vehicle not
involved in collision)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs-
49).
Check side airbag sensor (ve ...
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Description
Hint:
Refer to dtc p2120 (see page es-282).
Monitor description
When the difference between the output voltages of vpa and vpa2 deviates from
the standard, the ecm
determines that the accelerator pedal position (app) sensor is malfunctioning.
The ecm turns on the mil
and th ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
Hint:
Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the occupant
classification system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Passenger airbag on/off indicator check
Dtc check (present and past dtc)*
Check for dtcs (see page rs-249 ).
Result ...
General maintenance (2005/11-2006/01)
Inspect drive belt (see page em-6)
Replace spark plugs (see page ig-7)
Replace air cleaner filter
Remove the air filter.
Visually check that the air filter is not excessively
damaged or oily.
Replace the air filter with a new one, if necessary.
Replace engine oil and oil fil ...