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Center Airbag Sensor Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus LS 600hL. 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 power 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.
      Fig 1: Locating Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Bolts
      G04951314Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the airbag sensor with the 3 bolts.

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

      NOTE:
      • If the center 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 center 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 center airbag sensor.
    5. Connect the holder (with connectors).
    6. Check that the waterproof sheet is properly set.
  2. INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL LOWER CONSOLE COVER  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL CONSOLE REAR END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL REAR UPPER CONSOLE PANEL  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL NO. 3 BOX PANEL  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  9. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
  12. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  13. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  14. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Check the SRS warning light (see TERMINALS OF ECU  ).