Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 of the following conditions apply.
- The occupant classification ecu is replaced.
- Accessories (seat cover etc.) Are installed.
- The front passenger seat is removed from the vehicle.
- The passenger airbag on/off indicator (off)
comes on when the front passenger seat is not
occupied.
- The vehicle is brought to the workshop for repair due
to an accident or a collision.
- Zero point calibration and sensitivity check
procedures:
Hint:
Make sure that the zero point calibration has
finished normally, and then perform the sensitivity
check.
- Adjust the seat position in accordance with the
table below.


- Connect the intelligent tester (with can vim) to
the dlc3.
- Turn the ignition switch on.
- Perform the zero point calibration by following
the prompts on the tester screen.

Hint:
Refer to the intelligent tester operator's manual
for further details.
Ok:
completed is displayed.
- Perform the sensitivity check by following the
prompts on the tester screen.
- Confirm that the beginning sensor reading is
within the standard range.
Standard range:
-3.2 To 3.2 Kg (-7 to 7 lb)
- Place a 30 kg (66.14 Lb) weight (e.G. A lead
mass) onto the front passenger seat.
- Confirm that the sensitivity is within the standard
range.

Standard range:
27 to 33 kg (59.52 To 72.75 Lb)
Hint:
- When performing the sensitivity check, use a
solid metal weight (the check result may not
be accurate if a liquid weight is used).
- If the sensitivity deviates from the standard
range, retighten the bolts of the front
passenger seat taking care not to deform the
seat rail. After performing this procedure, if
the sensitivity is not within the standard
range, replace the front seat assembly rh.
- If the zero point calibration has not finished
normally, replace the front seat assembly rh.
Hint:
Use the following procedures to troubleshoot the occupant
classification system.
*: Use the intelligent tester.
Vehicle brought to workshop
Passenger airbag on/off indicato ...
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms
are listed in order of probability in the "suspected area"
column ...
Other materials:
Cooling fan motor
On-vehicle inspection
Inspect no. 1 Cooling fan motor
Disconnect the no. 1 Fan connector.
Connect the battery and ammeter to the no. 1 Fan
motor connector.
Check that the no. 1 Fan rotates smoothly, and then
check the reading on the ammeter.
Standard amperage ...
Front wiper rubber
Components
Removal
Remove front wiper blade
Detach the claw as shown in the illustration.
Remove the wiper blade as shown in the illustration.
Notice:
Do not fold the wiper arm with the wiper blade
removed. The arm tip may damage the
windshield surface.
Rem ...
Evaporator temperatur sensor
Removal
Remove air conditioning unit
Remove the air conditioning radiator (see page ac-
185).
Remove evaporator temperature sensor
(see page ac-193)
Inspection
Inspect evaporator temperature sensor
Measure the resistance of the sensor.
Standard resistance
No ...