Center Airbag Sensor Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Scion xB. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See PRECAUTION ).

Fig 1: Locating Airbag Sensor Bolts

INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
1. Confirm that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
2. Confirm that the negative battery terminal is detached.
  CAUTION:
  - Confirm that the negative battery terminal is disconnected before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.
  - Do not start the operation for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the negative battery terminal.
3. Install the 3 bolts and remove the airbag sensor.
  Torque: 18 N*m (178 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 2: Locating Airbag Sensor Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  NOTE:
  - Do not use an airbag sensor that has been dropped.
  - Do not subject the airbag sensor to any impact or force.
  - Confirm that the carpet does not interfere with the installation plane.
4. Confirm that there is no looseness by shaking the front airbag sensor.
5. Connect the connector holder to lock the lever.
  NOTE: Confirm that the lever is locked.
  
  Fig 3: Connecting Connector Holder To Lock Lever
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
6. Confirm that the drip-proof sheet has not been removed and does not cut into the connectors.
Fig 4: Identifying Drip-Proof Sheet
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle) (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle) (See INSTALLATION )
INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (for Automatic Transaxle) (See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (for Automatic Transaxle) (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) (See INSTALLATION )
ADJUST TRANSMISSION CONTROL SELECT CABLE (for Manual Transaxle)
INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH LOWER PANEL
INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH CENTER LOWER PANEL (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in *lbf)
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
(See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )