Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
(a) General Description
(1) The front passenger occupant detection ECU determines whether the front passenger seat is occupied by an adult or child (with child seat) or is unoccupied, based on the load that is applied to the front passenger seat and whether the seat belt is buckled. The system restricts the deployment of the front passenger airbag, front passenger side airbag, and the front passenger seat belt pretensioner in accordance with this judgment. The result is informed to the driver through the airbag ON/OFF indicator illumination.
(b) System Configuration
(1) This system consists of the occupant detection ECU, occupant classification sensors, airbag ON/OFF indicator, seat belt buckle switches, and airbag sensor assembly.
(c) Occupant Detection ECU and Sensor
(1) The occupant classification sensors are installed on four brackets connecting the seat rail and the seat frame. The resistance values of these sensors, which vary in accordance with the load that acts on the brackets, are transmitted to the occupant detection ECU as signals. Upon receipt of the signals, the ECU determines the front passenger seat occupant conditions.
Initialization
INITIALIZATION
1. ZERO POINT CALIBRATION
NOTICE:
Make sure that the front passenger seat is not occupied before performing the
operation.
HINT:
Perform the zero point calibration and sensitivit ...
System Diagram
SYSTEM DIAGRAM
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Other materials:
Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page
).
NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting
the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the
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Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK
1. CHECK FUNCTION
(a) Check that the key reminder warning buzzer sounds.
(1) With the driver side door closed, insert the key into the ignition key cylinder
and then turn the key to LOCK or ACC.
(2) Check that the buzzer sounds intermittently when the driver side door is
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Removal
REMOVAL
PROCEDURE
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
for Double Cab:
Click here
for Access Cab:
Click here
2. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Click here
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CENTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Click here
4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
Cli ...