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Side Airbag Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Check that the engine switch is off.
    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the battery negative (-) terminal.
      CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
    3. Install the side airbag sensor with the bolt.

      Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Bolt And Side Airbag Sensor
      G04951321Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:
      • If the side 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 side airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
    4. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the side airbag sensor.
    5. Connect the connector.
  2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COVER LH 
    1. Engage the claw and install the front seat belt retractor cover to the body.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Claw And Front Seat Belt Retractor Cover
      G04951320Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Install the front seat outer belt (see INSTALLATION ).
  4. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  5. 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.
  6. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  ).