OEM 2007 Toyota RAV4 Air Bag

2007 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ensure safety during service work on 2007 Toyota RAV4?

  A: The vehicle gets its safety features from a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) containing different components and sensors. A minimum of 90 seconds wait is necessary after cutting power during service work before beginning service to prevent SRS part activation because deployment could occur too early. Exposing SRS components should be avoided when you use heat or fire for repair and you must inspect all SRS parts after experiencing a minor collision. Numerical SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) components require fresh new parts for substitution instead of repair or disassembling the system. Any SRS part which suffers damage or drops to the ground requires immediate replacement. To test electrical circuits properly you need an ohmmeter/voltmeter with impedance greater than 10 k ohms/V together with following any notices on information labels from SRS components. The SRS warning light must be verified after finishing SRS component work. It is essential to disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal to erase memory settings and document the initial settings then reset them after finishing service. Replacements of sensors and door adjustments should wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the negative (-) terminal. Sensors must be mounted correctly during connection and disconnection operations of connectors while no sensor should be used if it falls accidentally. SRS connectors feature yellow colors and particular reliability-enhancing designs which enable correct installation. The steering pad along with the front passenger Air Bag assembly and curtain shield Air Bag assembly and front seat side Air Bag assembly and center Air Bag sensor assembly require specific procedures for connector disconnect and connection work that verifies secure fittings with audible locking sounds. Confirm that housing locks are in their correct position before assembly and ensure that every connector remains securely fastened to prevent unfit connections.