Side Airbag Sensor: Installation

INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
1. Check that the engine switch is off
2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal
  CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
3. Install the side airbag sensor with the nut and pin.
  Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Locating Nut And Side Airbag Sensor
  Courtesy 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 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.
  - Make sure that the pin is securely inserted into the body hole.
  - Tighten the nut while holding the side airbag sensor because the side airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.
4. Connect the connector to the side airbag sensor
  NOTE: When connecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
5. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the side airbag sensor.
INSTALL FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COVER
1. Install the front seat belt retractor cover to the body with the claw
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Claw And Front Seat Belt Retractor Cover
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
1. Check the degree of tilt when the ELR begins to lock.
  1. Check that the belt does not lock at less than 15 degrees of tilt in any direction but locks at over 45 degrees of tilt while gently pulling the belt.
    NOTE: Do not disassemble the retractor.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly Angle
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Temporarily install the front seat outer belt assembly with the 2 bolts
3. Fully tighten the bolt (A) first, then the bolt (B) to install the front seat outer belt assembly.
  Torque: Bolt A
  
  7.5 N*m (77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf)
  
  Torque: Bolt B
  
  42 N*m (428 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly With Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Connect the pretensioner connector and lock the locking button as shown in the illustration.
  NOTE: Securely lock the locking button.
5. Connect the connectors.
INSTALL LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See INITIALIZATION ).
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Inspect the SRS warning light (See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).