Side Airbag Sensor: Installation

HINT:

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

1. INSTALL SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR 
   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.
   3. Insert the hook into the body hole and install the airbag sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 9.0 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 80 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      • Do not use a side airbag sensor that has been dropped.
      • Do not subject the side airbag sensor to any impact or force.
      Fig 1: Locating Bolt And Side Airbag Sensor
      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
   4. Confirm that there is no looseness by shaking the side airbag sensor.
   5. Connect the airbag connector.
   Fig 2: Locating Airbag Connector
   Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH RH  (See INSTALLATION )
3. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH  (See INSTALLATION )
4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH  (See INSTALLATION )
5. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See INSTALLATION )
6. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See INSTALLATION )
7. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

   Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

8. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

   (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  )