OEM 2008 Toyota RAV4 Air Bag

2008 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What are the essential precautions and procedures for handling Air Bag components in a Supplemental Restraint System on 2008 Toyota RAV4?

  A: Multiple safety features from the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) are included in the vehicle such as the steering pad combined with the front passenger Air Bag and curtain shield Air Bag and front seat side Air Bag and seat belt pretensioner and center Air Bag sensor and front Air Bag sensor and side Air Bag sensor and rear Air Bag sensor and occupant classification ECU and seat position Air Bag sensor. Begin all service operations only after the ignition switch OFF and negative (-) battery terminal disconnect have elapsed a minimum 90 seconds. Hot air and fire must be avoided when working on SRS components while the technician must verify DTCs before disconnecting the negative (-) battery terminal because diagnosing system malfunctions can prove challenging. The inspection of SRS parts comes after minor collision events. The removal of Air Bag sensors must happen when controllers interfere with repair procedures. New SRS components must be used for all replacements because attempts to disassemble or repair these components should never happen. Always substitute the affected SRS component or piece with a new one after noticing damage or a drop incident. An ohmmeter/voltmeter with minimum impedance of 10 kOhms/V should be used for troubleshooting operations alongside the safe handling instructions found on the information labels of SRS parts. Execute the SRS warning light check following completion of work on SRS parts. The memory settings for each system should be recorded before working on the negative battery terminal while it is disconnected. The settings should be reset following completion of work. Yellow-colored SRS connectors maintain secure disconnect protection except for the seat position sensor and the occupant classification ECU connectors due to their default black coloration. Replace and adjust all components after disconnecting the negative (-) terminal cable by waiting for 90 seconds. Follow the precise procedures for sensor connector disconnection and connection by unlocking mechanisms under the direction of a screwdriver to achieve proper lockup with an audible click.