Inspection Procedure

2009 Toyota Corolla S, 1.8 U, StandardSECTION Inspection Procedure

HINT:

  • If troubleshooting (wire harness inspection) is difficult to perform, remove the front passenger seat installation bolts to access the underside of the seat cushion.
  • In the above case, hold the seat so that it does not fall down. Holding the seat for a long period of time may damage the seat or deform the seat rails. Hold the seat only as necessary.
  1. CHECK FOR DTC 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Clear the DTCs stored in the occupant classification ECU (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
    3. Clear the DTCs stored in the center airbag sensor assembly (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).
    4. Turn the ignition switch off.
    5. Turn the ignition switch to ON, and wait for at least 10 seconds.
    6. Check for DTCs (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).

    OK: DTC B1795 is not output. 

    HINT:

    Codes other than B1795 may be output at this time, but they are not related to this check.

    NG: Go to step 2 

    OK: USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK  (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )

  2. REPLACE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION ECU 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Using the Techstream, save the ECU data from the ECU currently installed on the vehicle (See REGISTRATION ).
    4. Turn the ignition switch off.
    5. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    6. Replace the occupant classification ECU (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION ).
    7. Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.
    8. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    9. Using the Techstream, load the previous ECU data stored into the new ECU (See REGISTRATION ).
    10. Turn the ignition switch off.
    11. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    12. Clear the DTCs stored in the memory (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).

    HINT:

    If the DTCs are not cleared at this time, past DTCs will remain.

  3. PERFORM SENSITIVITY CHECK 
    1. Perform the sensitivity check (See INITIALIZATION ).

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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.