Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Service Manual: 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 glove compartment door assembly (see page ip-20)
- Remove front passenger airbag assembly
- Detach the wire harness clamp from bracket.
- Disconnect the connector from the airbag.
Notice:
When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
- Remove the 2 bolts from the reinforcement.
- Remove the instrument panel upper (see page ip- 6).
- Release the front side airbag door from the front side hook by slightly bending it and lift out the front passenger airbag rearward.
- Release the rear side airbag door from the other hook and remove the front passenger airbag.
Front passenger airbag assembly
Components
On-vehicle inspection
Check front passenger airbag assembly (vehicle not involved in
collision and airbag not deployed)
Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs- ...
Installation
Caution:
Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the
srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
Install front passenger airbag assembly
Attach the rear side hook o ...
Other materials:
Short in front driver side - side squib circuit
Description
The driver side - side squib circuit consists of the center airbag sensor and
the front seat side airbag lh.
This circuit instructs the srs to deploy when the deployment conditions are met.
These dtcs are recorded when a malfunction is detected in the driver side - side
sq ...
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver
of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle's systems.
Brake system warning
light*1
Brake system warning
light*1
Brake system warning
light*1
Charging system warning
light (vehicles without
12.3-inch multi-information
display)*1
Charging system warning
light (vehic ...
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove front pillar cover sub-assembly upper lh
Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 clips and
remove the pillar cover.
...
