Rear Airbag Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

INSTALL REAR AIRBAG SENSOR LH
1. Install the sensor with the 3 nuts.
  Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear Airbag Sensor LH Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  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.
2. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the airbag sensor,
3. Connect the sensor connector.
INSTALL FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (See DISPOSAL )
INSTALL DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )
INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL WIND DEFLECTOR BOARD ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE COVER (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (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 ).