Side Airbag Sensor: Installation

INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
1. Check that the engine switch is off.
2. Check that the battery negative (-) cable is disconnected.
  CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
3. Connect the side airbag sensor connector.
  NOTE: When handling the sensor connector, take care not to damage the wire harness.
4. Install the side airbag sensor with the nut.
  Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - Do not damage the stopper of the sensor when installing the nut.
  - If the side airbag sensor 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, 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 Connector
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the side airbag sensor.
INSTALL LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
1. Perform initialization (See INITIALIZATION ).
  HINT:
  
  Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).