Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 
- Dtc chart
- Repair or replacement
- Dtc clearance (present and past dtcs)*
- Clear the dtcs (see page rs-249).
- Dtc check (present and past dtcs)*
- Check for dtcs (see page rs-249 ).
Result 
- Problem symptoms simulation
- Check the passenger airbag on/off indicator condition (see page rs-246).
Result
- Confirmation test
End
System description
General
The front passenger occupant classification system
judges whether the front passenger seat is occupied
or not in accordance with the seat belt buckle
status; and whether the sea ...
Initialization
Zero point calibration
Notice:
Make sure that the front passenger seat is not
occupied before performing the operation.
Hint:
Perform the zero point calibration and sensitivity check if
any ...
Other materials:
System check
Hint:
Performing a system check enables the system,
which consists of multiple actuators, to be operated
without removing any parts. In addition, it can show
whether or not any dtcs are set, and can detect
potential malfunctions in the system. The system
check can be performed with the intelli ...
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.
...
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each
component and its material.
Protecting the vehicle
interior
Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty
surfaces with a cloth dampened
with lukewarm water.
If dirt cannot be removed,
wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neut ...
