Installation [08/2013 - ]

HINT: 

• Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY 
   1. Check that the power switch is off.
   2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
      WARNING:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

   3. Before connecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 1: Correct/Incorrect Position Of White Housing Lock

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
      
      

      *a

      Correct

      *b

      Incorrect

   4. Insert the pin (stopper) into the body hole and install the side airbag sensor assembly to the vehicle body with the nut.

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

      NOTE:

      • If the side airbag sensor assembly 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 assembly, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with or is not pinched between other parts.
      • Make sure that the pin (stopper) is securely inserted into the body hole.
      • Tighten the nut while holding the side airbag sensor assembly because the side airbag sensor assembly pin (stopper) is easily damaged.
   5. Connect the connector to the side airbag sensor assembly.
      NOTE:

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

      1. Be sure to engage the connectors until they are locked (when locking, make sure that a click sound can be heard).
         Fig 2: Engaging White Housing Lock Connectors

         Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
         TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
         
         

         *1	White housing lock	-	-
         *a	Slide	-	-

         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.

   6. Check that there is no looseness in the installed parts of the side airbag sensor assembly.
2. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH  . Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2013 - ] - Step 28
3. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE  . Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2013 - ] - Step 29
4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE  . Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2013 - ] - Step 33
5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 
   NOTE:

   When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2013 - ] .

6. INSTALL LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER  . Refer to INSTALLATION [08/2013 - ] - Step 3
7. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK 

   Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2013 - ]

8. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 

   Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM [08/2013 - ]