Side Airbag Sensor: Installation

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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)
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Sensor Connector Nut
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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.
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 ).