Air Bag Sensor ASSY Center: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Toyota 4Runner. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

PRECAUTION (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM )
DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (SEE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM )
REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSY UPPER (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH NO.1 (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH NO.2 (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSY REAR (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET FRONT (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX DUCT NO.1 (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER
1. Disconnect the 3 connectors from the air bag sensor assy center.
2. Remove the 3 bolts and airbag sensor assy center.
Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Airbag Sensor Assy Center
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INSPECT AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER (SEE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
INSTALL AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER
1. Check that the ignition switch turn OFF.
2. Check that the battery negative terminal is disconnected.
  NOTE: Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.
3. Temporarily install the air bag sensor assy center with the 3 bolts.
4. Tighten the 3 bolts to the specified torque.
  Torque: 17.5 N.m (178 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
5. Connect the connector to the air bag sensor assy center.
6. Check that no play is identified.
7. Check that the water-proof sheet is properly set.
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )