Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001ROMV
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [08/2020 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR: 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 front airbag sensors.

PROCEDURE

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

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.

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2. INSPECT FRONT 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 front airbag sensors for defects if the front bumper of the vehicle or the area around the bumper 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 front airbag sensor with a new one.

3. INSPECT FRONT 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 front airbag sensors in the damaged areas (anywhere in need of repair).

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