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Front Airbag Sensor: Installation: Installation

WARNING:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION .

HINT: 

The procedure described below is for the LH side. Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless otherwise specified.



  1. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH 
    NOTE:
    • Do not use a front airbag sensor that has been dropped.
    • Do not subject the front airbag sensor to any impact or force.
    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      WARNING:
      • Confirm that the negative battery terminal is disconnected before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.
      • Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
    3. Install the front airbag sensor with the 2 bolts.

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

    4. Connect the connector to the front airbag sensor.
      NOTE:

      When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

      1. Before connecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.
        Fig 1: Identifying Housing Lock Position (White Part)
        GTY101465Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Be sure to engage the connectors until they are locked (when locking, make sure that a click sound can be heard).
        Fig 2: Connecting Airbag Sensor Housing
        GTY304417Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

        *1 Housing Lock (White) *2 CPA (Yellow)
        *a Connection is Completed. - -

        HINT: 

        When engaged, the white housing lock will slide. Be sure not to hold the white housing lock and part (A), as it may result in an insecure fit.

    5. Confirm that there is no looseness by shaking the front airbag sensor.
  2. INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSTALLATION

  3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

    Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf) 

  4. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

    Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM