Side Airbag Sensor: Installation

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

Fig 1: Locating Side Airbag Sensor Assembly LH Nuts
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the sensor with the 2 nuts.
  Torque: 9.0 Nz*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
  CAUTION:
  - If the 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 airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
    
    Fig 2: Locating Side Airbag Sensor Assembly LH Nuts
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the sensor.
3. Connect the connector.
INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
  NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).