Toyota Venza: On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK STEERING EFFORT (TORQUE)

NOTICE:

Some of these service operations may affect the SRS airbags. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

(a) Stop the vehicle on a level, paved surface and align the wheels straight ahead.

(b) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).

(c) Remove the steering pad (See page ).

(d) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

(e) Using a torque wrench, check that the steering wheel set nut is properly tightened.

Torque:

50 N·m {510 kgf·cm, 37 ft·lbf}

(f) Start the engine so that the power steering is ready to operate.

(g) Turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to the right and check the steering effort (torque) while continuing to turn it further in the same direction.

Steering effort (Reference):

6.9 N*m (70 kgf*cm, 61 in.*lbf) or less

(h) Align the front wheels facing straight ahead.

(i) Turn the ignition switch off.

(j) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(k) Install the steering pad (See page ).

(l) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).

(m) Clear the DTCs (See page ).

(n) Inspect the airbag warning light (See page ).