Toyota RAV4 Quiz
Supplemental restraint system

Sruepsptrleaminetnstal restraint system center airbag sensor assembly

In this manual: Supplemental restraint system
Introduction — 37Interior — 12Exterior — 432Az-fe engine mechanical — 1552Az-fe ignition — 182Az-fe charging — 232Az-fe emission control — 82az-fe exhaust — 32Az-fe fuel — 72Az-fe lubrication — 4Brake — 17Brake control — 63U140f automatic transaxle — 59Instrument panel — 8Suspension — 18Drive shaft — 23Axle — 6Tire and wheel — 30Air conditioning — 93Lighting — 45Cruise control — 21Differential — 12Door lock — 31Engine immobiliser — 21Horn — 5Can communication — 27Mirror — 5Parking brake — 5Power steering — 27Propeller shaft — 3Seat — 29Seat belt — 27Sliding roof — 25Steering column — 6Wiper and washer — 11Supplemental restraint system — 95Other system — 5Maintenance — 14
33steps
~198min
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Components
Toyota RAV4. Sruepsptrleaminetnstal restraint system center airbag sensor assembly

On-vehicle inspection
  1. Check center airbag sensor assembly (vehicle not involved in collision and airbag not deployed)
  2. Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs- 49).
  3. Check center airbag sensor assembly (vehicle involved in collision and airbag not deployed)
  4. Perform a diagnostic system check (see page rs- 49).
  5. Check center airbag sensor assembly (vehicle involved in collision and airbag deployed)
  6. Replace the center airbag sensor.
Caution: For removal and installation of the center airbag sensor, be sure to follow the correct procedures. Removal Caution: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
  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.
  1. Remove no. 1 Console upper panel garnish (see page ip-17)
  2. Remove no. 2 Console upper panel garnish (see page ip-18)
  3. Remove upper console panel sub-assembly (see page ip-18)
  4. Remove switch base (see page ip-18)
  5. Remove console cup holder box (see page ip-18)
  6. Remove upper rear console panel subassembly (see page ip-19)
  7. Remove console rear end panel (see page ip- 19)
  8. Remove no. 1 Instrument panel bracket cover inner lh (see page ip-19)
  9. Remove no. 1 Instrument panel bracket cover inner rh (see page ip-19)
  10. Remove rear console box assembly (see page ip-20)
  11. Remove center airbag sensor assembly
    Toyota RAV4. Remove center airbag sensor assembly

  1. Disconnect the airbag sensor connectors.
  2. Remove the 3 bolts and airbag sensor.
Installation Caution: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the srs airbag system before servicing it (see page rs-1).
  1. Install center airbag sensor assembly
Toyota RAV4. Install center airbag sensor assembly

  1. Install the airbag sensor with the 3 bolts.

    Torque: 17.5 N*m (179 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*Lbf)

Notice:
  • If the airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace it with a new one.
  • When installing the airbag sensor, be careful that the srs wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
  1. Connect the airbag sensor connectors.
  2. Install rear console box assembly (see page ip-26)
  3. Install no. 1 Instrument panel bracket cover inner lh (see page ip-26)
  4. Install no. 1 Instrument panel bracket cover inner rh (see page ip-26)
  5. Install console rear end panel (see page ip- 26)
  6. Install upper rear console panel subassembly (see page ip-27)
  7. Install console cup holder box (see page ip-27)
  8. Install switch base (see page ip-27)
  9. Install upper console panel sub-assembly (see page ip-27)
  10. Install no. 2 Console upper panel garnish (see page ip-28)
  11. Install no. 1 Console upper panel garnish (see page ip-28)
  12. Connect cable to negative battery terminal
  13. Check srs warning light
  14. Check the srs warning light (see page rs-34).

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