Front Airbag Sensor: 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 ).

HINT:

The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the same procedure for both the LH and RH sides, unless otherwise specified.

INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR
NOTE:
- Do not use a front airbag sensor that has been dropped.
- Do not subject the front airbag sensor to any impact or force.
1. Confirm that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
2. Confirm that the negative battery terminal is detached.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Clearance Of Rear Housing
  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. Connect the airbag connector.
  1. Check that the CPA is in the provisionally locked state.
  2. Push the CPA until it makes a click sound.
    NOTE:
    Engage the connector by pushing it straight.
    
    Hold the CPA when engaging the connector.
    
    Do not engage the CPA while pressing the CPA upper portion, otherwise, the half connection prevention mechanism will not function.
    
    Fig 2: Locating Connector
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Confirm that the rear side of the housing and the CPA rear surface are tightly fitted together.
4. Install the front airbag sensor with the 2 bolts.
  Torque: 9.0 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 3: Locating Bolts And Front Airbag Sensor
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. Confirm that there is no looseness by shaking the front airbag sensor.
INSTALL FRONT BUMPER COVER (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 )