Side Airbag Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST ).

Fig 1: Locating Side Airbag Sensor Assembly LH Bolt

INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the sensor with the bolt.
  Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 82 in.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - If the airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace it with a new one.
  - When installing the airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
  Fig 2: Locating Side Airbag Sensor Assembly LH Bolt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the sensor.
3. Connect the connector.
INSTALL CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER LH (see INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (see INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (see INSTALLATION )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Check the SRS warning light (see PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).