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Laser Sensor: Inspection: Procedure

  1. INSPECT LASER SENSOR 
    WARNING:
    • To prevent eye injury, do not peer directly into the laser sensor using optical instruments with a magnification function such as magnifying glasses or microscopic and objective lenses within a distance of 100 mm (3.94 in) from the sensor.
    • Because a simple reflector held with a hand is required, if heavy material such as a steel plate is used, it could be dropped resulting in an accident. Therefore, use light materials such as a plastic plate or cardboard when making the reflector.
    NOTE:
    • Perform the work in an area where 6 m (20 ft) or more of space from the front of the vehicle is available.
    • Remove cargo from the cabin and trunk compartment so that the vehicle is in an unloaded condition.
    • Adjust the air pressure of each tire to the specified value.
    1. To make the simple reflector, overlap three pieces of commercially available aluminum foil and adhere them to a plastic plate or piece of cardboard with a length of 50 cm (20 in) or more on one side.

      HINT: 

      • If two or fewer pieces of aluminum foil are used, near-infrared reflection may weaken and the Techstream will be unable to measure the correct distance.
      • A reflective material or material which facilitates near-infrared light reflection can be substituted for the aluminum foil.
    2. Park the vehicle on level ground.
    3. Connect the Techstream to the DLC-2.
    4. After vehicle identification, the following can be selected from the Techstream initialization screen.
      1. "Data logger"
      2. "Module"
      3. "SCBS"
    5. Select "DIST_BMP_TGT" from PID/DATA Monitor Table.
    6. Stand at the position 6 m (20 ft) from the front end of the front bumper and hold the simple reflector made in Step1 at a height of 1.5 m {4.9 ft} from the ground to verify that the Techstream screen display is at 6 m (20 ft).
    7. Then, move to the position 4 m (13 ft) from the front end of the front bumper and hold the simple reflector at a height of 1 m (3 ft) from the ground to verify that the Techstream screen display is at 4 m (13 ft).
      GTY487449Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Anterior End of the Front Bumper *b Vehicle Center
      *c 6 m (20 ft) *d Second Measurement Point
      *e First Measurement Point *f 4 m (13 ft)
      *g 1.5 m (4.9 ft) *h 1 m (3 ft)

      HINT: 

      • The brand emblem of the front bumper indicates the center position at the rear of the vehicle.
      • The "DIST_BMP_TGT" monitoring value is displayed in 1 m (3 ft) increments.
    8. If there is a malfunction, verify that there is no damage with the laser sensor tab and in the laser sensor installation area of the windshield.

      Refer to REMOVAL 

      • If there is a malfunction with the laser sensor tab, replace the laser sensor.

        Refer to REMOVAL 

      • If there is a malfunction in the laser sensor installation area of the windshield, replace the windshield.

        Refer to REMOVAL

        Refer to INSTALLATION