Air Bag Sensor Rear LH: 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 TONNEAU COVER RETRACTOR SUB-ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSY (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT SUPPORT PLATE REAR (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER REAR NO. 1 (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD UPR LH (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE DECK SIDE TRIM COVER LH (SEE REPLACEMENT )
REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR REAR LH
1. Disconnect the connector of the airbag sensor rear LH.
2. Remove the 2 nuts and the airbag sensor rear LH.
Fig 1: Removing Nuts And Airbag Sensor Rear LH
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL AIR BAG SENSOR REAR LH
1. Install the airbag sensor rear LH with the 2 nuts.
  Torque: 17.5 N.m (178 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
2. Connect the connector of the airbag sensor rear LH.
NOTE:
- Installation of the connector is done with the sensor assembly installed. Make sure the sensor assembly is installed with the specified torque.
- If the sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new one.
- When installing the sensor assembly, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
- After installation, shake the sensor assembly to check that there is no looseness.
INSPECT AIR BAG SENSOR REAR LH (SEE ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION )
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )