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Inspection Procedure

HINT:

  1. CHECK DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    2. Clear the DTCs stored in the memory (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      HINT:

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

    3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
    4. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    5. Check the DTCs (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      OK: 

      DTC B1780 is not output. 

      HINT:

      Codes other than DTC B1780 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 CONNECTORS 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
    2. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
    3. Check that the connectors are properly connected to the occupant classification ECU and the front occupant classification sensor LH.

      OK: 

      The connectors are properly connected. 

    NG: CONNECT CONNECTORS 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (SHORT TO B+) 
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Wire RH (Short To B+)
    G05236523Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the connectors from the occupant classification ECU and the front occupant classification sensor LH.
    2. Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    4. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester connection Condition Specified condition
      O5-1 (SGD1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
      O5-7 (SIG1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V
      O5-11 (SVC1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Below 1 V

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (OPEN) 
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Wire RH (Open)
    G05236524Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
    2. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
    3. Using a service wire, connect O6-1 (SVC1) and O6-3 (SGD1), and connect O6-2 (SIG1) and O6-3 (SGD1) of connector "C".
      NOTE: Do not forcibly insert a service wire into the terminals of the connector when connecting.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester connection Condition Specified condition
      O5-7 (SIG1) - O5-1 (SGD1) Always Below 1 Ω
      O5-11 (SVC1) - O5-1 (SGD1) Always Below 1 Ω

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (SHORT) 
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Wire RH (Short)
    G05236523Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the service wire from connector "C".
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester connection Condition Specified condition
      O5-7 (SIG1) - O5-1 (SGD1) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      O5-11 (SVC1) - O5-1 (SGD1) Always 1 MΩ or higher
      O5-7 (SIG1) - O5-11 (SVC1) Always 1 MΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK FRONT SEAT WIRE RH (SHORT TO GROUND) 
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Seat Wire RH (Short To Ground)
    G05236523Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester connection Condition Specified condition
      O5-1 (SGD1) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      O5-7 (SIG1) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher
      O5-11 (SVC1) - Body ground Always 1 MΩ or higher

    NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT SEAT WIRE RH 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK DTC 
    1. Connect the connectors to the occupant classification ECU and the front occupant classification sensor LH.
    2. Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    4. Clear the DTCs stored in the memory (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      HINT:

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

    5. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
    6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    7. Check the DTCs (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      OK: 

      DTC B1780 is not output. 

      HINT:

      Codes other than DTC B1780 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 ignition switch to the LOCK position.
    2. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
    3. Replace the occupant classification ECU (See REMOVAL  ).

      HINT:

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

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  9. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 
    1. Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
    2. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    4. Using Techstream, perform "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 Techstream, perform "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 DTC 
    1. Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    3. Clear the DTCs stored in the memory (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      HINT:

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

    4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
    5. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    6. Check the DTCs (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR  ).

      OK: 

      DTC B1780 is not output. 

      HINT:

      Codes other than DTC B1780 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    OK: END 

    NG: Go to next step 

  12. REPLACE FRONT SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY RH 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
    2. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.
    3. Replace the front seat back assembly RH (See DISASSEMBLY ).

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  13. PERFORM ZERO POINT CALIBRATION 
    1. Connect the negative (-) terminal cable to the battery.
    2. Connect Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    4. Using Techstream, perform "Zero point calibration" (See INITIALIZATION  ).

      OK: 

      "COMPLETED" is displayed. 

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  14. PERFORM SENSITIVITY CHECK 
    1. Using Techstream, perform "Sensitivity check" (See INITIALIZATION  ).

      Standard value: 

      27 to 33 kg (59.52 to 72.75 lb) 

    NEXT : END