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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

  1. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    2. Clear the DTCs (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      HINT:

      First clear DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU and then in the center airbag sensor.

    3. Turn the power switch OFF.
    4. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    5. Check the DTCs (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      OK: DTC B1781 is not output. 

      HINT:

      DTCs other than DTC B1781 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    OK: USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK 

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  2. CHECK CONNECTION OF CONNECTOR 
    1. Turn the power switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
    3. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the occupant classification ECU and the front occupant classification sensor RH.

      OK: The connectors are properly connected. 

    NG: CONNECT CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  3. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (TO B+) 
    1. Disconnect the connectors from the occupant classification ECU and the front occupant classification sensor RH.
    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) terminal battery, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
    3. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    4. Measure the voltage of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      O5-2 (SGD2) - Body ground Below 1 V
      O5-8 (SIG2) - Body ground Below 1 V
      O5-12 (SVC2) - Body ground Below 1 V

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    Fig 1: Checking Front Seat Wire RH (To B+)
    G05189613Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  4. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (OPEN) 
    1. Turn the power switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
    3. Using a service wire, connect terminals O7-1 (SVC2) and O7-3 (SGD2), and connect terminals O7-2 (SIG2) and O7-3 (SGD2) of connector C.
      NOTE: Do not forcibly insert a service wire into the terminals of the connector when connecting them.
    4. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      O5-8 (SIG2) - O5-2 (SGD2) Below 1 Ω
      O5-12 (SVC2) - O5-2 (SGD2) Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    Fig 2: Checking Front Seat Wire RH (Open)
    G05189614Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  5. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (SHORT) 
    1. Disconnect the service wire from connector C.
    2. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      O5-8 (SIG2) - O5-2 (SGD2) 1 MΩ or higher
      O5-12 (SVC2) - O5-2 (SGD2) 1 MΩ or higher
      O5-8 (SIG2) - O5-12 (SVC2) 1 MΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    Fig 3: Checking Front Seat Wire RH (Short)
    G05189613Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  6. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (TO GROUND) 
    1. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connector.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      O5-2 (SGD2) - Body ground 1 MΩ or higher
      O5-8 (SIG2) - Body ground 1 MΩ or higher
      O5-12 (SVC2) - Body ground 1 MΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    Fig 4: Checking Front Seat Wire RH (To Ground)
    G05189613Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  7. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Connect the connectors to the occupant classification ECU and the front occupant classification sensor RH.
    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
    3. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    4. Clear the DTCs (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      HINT:

      First clear DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU and then in the center airbag sensor.

    5. Turn the power switch OFF.
    6. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    7. Check the DTCs (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      OK: DTC B1781 is not output. 

      HINT:

      DTCs other than DTC B1781 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    OK: USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK 

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  8. REPLACE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU 
    1. Turn the power switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
    3. Replace the occupant classification ECU.

      HINT:

      Perform the inspection using parts from a normal vehicle if possible.

  9. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 
    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
    2. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    4. Using the intelligent tester, perform the zero point calibration (see INITIALIZATION  ).

      OK: COMPLETED is displayed. 

    NG: Go to step  12

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  10. PERFORM SENSITIVITY CHECK 
    1. Using the intelligent tester, perform the sensitivity check (see INITIALIZATION  ).

      Standard value: 27 to 33 kg (59.52 to 72.75 lb) 

    NG: Go to step  12

    OK: Go to Next Step 

  11. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
    2. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    3. Clear the DTCs (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      HINT:

      First clear DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU and then in the center airbag sensor.

    4. Turn the power switch OFF.
    5. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    6. Check the DTCs (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      OK: DTC B1781 is not output. 

      HINT:

      DTCs other than DTC B1781 maybe output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    OK: END 

    NG: Go to Next Step 

  12. REPLACE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Turn the power switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 90 seconds.
    3. Replace the front seat RH (See REMOVAL ) .
  13. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 
    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal, and wait for at least 2 seconds.
    2. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the power switch ON (IG).
    4. Using the intelligent tester, perform the zero point calibration (see INITIALIZATION  ).

      OK: COMPLETED is displayed. 

  14. PERFORM SENSITIVITY CHECK 
    1. Using the intelligent tester, perform the sensitivity check (see INITIALIZATION  ).

      Standard value: 27 to 33 kg (59.52 to 72.75 lb) 

    NEXT: END