Side Airbag Sensor: Installation

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HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR LH
1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
2. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.
  CAUTION: After disconnecting the negative battery terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.
3. Install the side airbag sensor LH with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 17.5 N*m (179 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - If the side airbag sensor LH has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace it with a new one.
  - When installing the side airbag sensor LH, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
    
    Fig 1: Locating Side Airbag Sensor LH Bolts
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the side airbag sensor LH.
5. Connect the connector to the side airbag sensor LH.
INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LH GARNISH LOWER
HINT:

(See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER
HINT:

(See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM LH WEATHERSTRIP
INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM LH WEATHERSTRIP
INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF LH PLATE
HINT:

(See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF LH PLATE
HINT:

(See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).