Center Airbag Sensor Assembly: Installation

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

INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
1. Confirm that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
2. Confirm that the negative battery terminal is detached.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Airbag Sensor
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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 airbag sensor with the 3 bolts.
  Torque: 17.5 N*m (178 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)
  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 2: Locating Connector Holder
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
6. Confirm that the drip-proof sheet has not been removed and does not cut into the connectors.
INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX COVER (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
(See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )