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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: REAR AIRBAG SENSOR: 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 No. 2 side airbag sensor assemblies .

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

  • w/ Occupant Classification System:

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  • w/o Occupant Classification System:

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2. INSPECT NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

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  • w/o Occupant Classification System:

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(b) Visually check the No. 2 side airbag sensor assemblies for defects if a quarter panel of the vehicle or the area around a quarter panel is damaged.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Cracks on the sensor housing
  • Dents on the sensor housing
  • Chips on the sensor housing
  • Cracks or other damage to the connector
  • Damage to the serial number

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found, replace the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly with a new one.

3. INSPECT NO. 2 SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (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 No. 2 side airbag sensor assemblies in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

(b) Visually check the No. 2 side airbag sensor assemblies in undamaged areas for defects.

HINT:

The defects are as follows:

  • Cracks on the sensor housing
  • Dents on the sensor housing
  • Chips on the sensor housing
  • Cracks or other damage to the connector
  • Damage to the serial number

OK:

No defects are found.

If any defects are found or a No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly has detected a major collision, replace the No. 2 side airbag sensor assembly with a new one.