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Center Airbag Sensor Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus ES 350. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check that the engine switch is off.
    2. Check that the battery negative (-) cable is disconnected.
      CAUTION: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
    3. Install the center airbag sensor assembly with the 3 bolts.

      Torque: 18 N*m (184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • If the center airbag sensor assembly 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 center airbag sensor assembly, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
        Fig 1: Identifying Water Proof Sheet
        G05251892Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the center airbag sensor assembly.
    5. Connect the holder (with connectors).
    6. Check that the water-proof sheet is properly set.
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL NO. 3 CONSOLE BOX DUCT  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL CONSOLE REAR END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX POCKET  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL ASSEMBLY WITH FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE  (See INSTALLATION )
  12. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See  INSTALLATION   ) 
  15. INSTALL SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  16. INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  17. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  18. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  19. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  20. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  21. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  22. INSTALL SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  23. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  24. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  25. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
  26. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
    1. Perform initialization (See INITIALIZATION ).

      HINT:

      Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.

  27. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM  ).