Side Airbag Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection

Restraints. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Supplemental Restraint System. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. CHECK SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

  2. CHECK SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

  3. CHECK SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS DEPLOYED)

Side Airbag Sensor -- On-Vehicle Inspection



1. CHECK SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

  1. Perform a diagnostic system check (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000XFE06SX.html).



2. CHECK SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

  1. Perform a diagnostic system check (RAV4_ACA30 RM000000XFE06SX.html).

  1. When the center pillar of the vehicle or its area is damaged, check if there is any damage to the side airbag sensor. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the side airbag sensor with a new one:

    1. Cracks, dents or chips on the sensor housing.
    2. Cracks or other damage to the connector.
    3. Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number.
    CAUTION:
    For removal and installation procedures of the side airbag sensor, be sure to follow the correct procedure.


3. CHECK SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS DEPLOYED)

  1. Replace the side airbag sensor.

    CAUTION:
    1. For removal and installation procedures of the side airbag sensor, be sure to follow the correct procedure.
    2. If the airbags have deployed, replace the side airbag sensor on the side in which the collision occurred. Replace both if necessary.