Side Airbag Sensor: Installation

INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
1. Check that the engine switch is off.
2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the battery negative (-) terminal
  CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Side Airbag Sensor And Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  NOTE:
  - w/ Navigation System:
    After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  - When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
3. Install the side airbag sensor with the bolt.
  Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - 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.
4. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the side airbag sensor.
5. Connect the connector.
INSTALL FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REASSEMBLY )
INSTALL FRONT ARMREST UPPER BASE PANEL LH (See REASSEMBLY )
INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH (See REASSEMBLY )
INSTALL FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH (See REASSEMBLY )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See INSTALLATION )
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Check the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).