Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 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
...
Other materials:
Control module communication bus off
Description
The power steering ecu receives signals from the ecm and the skid control ecu
via the can
communication system.
Hint:
When 2 or more dtcs starting with [u] are output simultaneously, inspect
the connectors and wire
harness of each ecu.
If dtc u0105/41 is output, fi ...
If the vehicle becomes
stuck
Carry out the following procedures
if the tires spin or
the vehicle becomes stuck
in mud, dirt or snow:
Recovering procedure
1. Stop the engine. Set the
parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
2. Remove the mud, snow or
sand from around the stuck
tire.
3. Place wood, stones or some
other mat ...
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 seat is occupied by an adult
or child (with child seat) in accordance with the load
that is applied ...
