Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001EDVR
Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Front Door): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the side airbag pressure sensors.

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT SIDE AIRBAG PRESSURE SENSOR (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

  • w/ Occupant Classification System:

    Click here 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ Occupant Classification System): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

  • w/o Occupant Classification System:

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2. INSPECT SIDE AIRBAG PRESSURE SENSOR (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

  • w/ Occupant Classification System:

    Click here 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/ Occupant Classification System): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

  • w/o Occupant Classification System:

    Click here 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [11/2018 - 08/2020]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM (w/o Occupant Classification System): DTC CHECK / CLEAR

(b) Visually check the side airbag pressure sensors for defects if a front door of the vehicle or the area around a front door is damaged.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Cracks in the sensor housing
  • Dents in the sensor housing
  • Chips in the sensor housing
  • Cracks or other damage to the connector
  • Damage to the waterproof rubber seal

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the side airbag pressure sensor with a new one.

3. INSPECT SIDE AIRBAG PRESSURE SENSOR (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag is Deployed)

(a) When airbags have deployed as the result of a collision, be sure to replace all side airbag pressure sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

(b) Visually check the side airbag pressure sensors in undamaged areas for defects.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Cracks in the sensor housing
  • Dents in the sensor housing
  • Chips in the sensor housing
  • Cracks or other damage to the connector
  • Damage to the waterproof rubber seal

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found or a side airbag pressure sensor has detected a major collision, replace the side airbag pressure sensor with a new one.