Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus ES 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove both front door scuff plates. See Fig 1. Remove instrument panel sub-assembly upper.
- Remove instrument panel under cover sub-assembly No. 1. Remove glove box. Remove instrument panes insert sub-assembly lower. Remove console box panel upper rear and console box carpet. Remove screws and console box. Remove right and left instrument panel finish panel ends. Remove air duct rear No. 1 and No. 2. Remove console box duct No. 1. Disconnect air bag sensor assembly harness connectors. Remove 3 air bag sensor assembly mounting bolts and remove sensor assembly.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten air bag sensor assembly mounting bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.