Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001QI3Z
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Center Pillar): ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2021 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [08/2020 -        ]

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the floor side airbag sensor.

PROCEDURE

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

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

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

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

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(b) Visually check the floor side airbag sensor for defects if a center pillar of the vehicle or the area around a center pillar 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 floor side airbag sensor with a new one.

3. INSPECT FLOOR SIDE AIRBAG 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 floor side airbag sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

(b) Visually check the floor side airbag sensors 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 floor side airbag sensor has detected a major collision, replace the floor side airbag sensor with a new one.