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OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU (From July, 2003): Replacement
2005 Lexus ES 330SECTION Replacement
HINT:
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
- (SEE PRECAUTION )
- DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (SEE PRECAUTION )
- REMOVE FRONT RH SEAT ASSY (See OVERHAUL )
- REMOVE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU
- Disconnect the connectors from the occupant classification ECU.
- Using a screwdriver, remove the occupant classification ECU.
- INSTALL OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU
- Check that the ignition switch is off.
- Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.NOTE: After removing the terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.
- Install the occupant classification ECU.
- Connect the connectors to the occupant classification ECU.
NOTE:- If the occupant classification ECU has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the occupant classification ECU with a new one.
- When installing the occupant classification ECU, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
- INSTALL FRONT RH SEAT ASSY (See OVERHAUL )
- CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
- OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU INITIALIZATION (See INITIALIZATION )
- INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.