CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota Yaris. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing (See AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

Fig 1: Identifying Airbag Sensor Bolts

INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
1. Confirm that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
2. Confirm that the negative battery terminal is detached.
  CAUTION:
  - Confirm that the negative battery terminal is disconnected before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.
  - Do not start the operation for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the negative battery terminal.
  Fig 2: Identifying Airbag Sensor Bolts
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Remove the 3 bolts and remove the airbag sensor.
  Torque: 18 N*m (180 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - Do not use an airbag sensor that has been dropped.
  - Do not subject the airbag sensor to any impact or force.
  - Confirm that the carpet does not interfere with the installation plane.
4. Confirm that there is no looseness by shaking the front airbag sensor.
5. Connect the connector holder to lock the lever.
  NOTE: Confirm that the lever is locked.
  
  Fig 3: Connecting Connector Holder To Lock Lever
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
6. Confirm that the drip-proof sheet has not been removed and does not cut into the connectors.
INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET INSTALLATION
INSTALL CONSOLE BOX REAR COVER INSTALLATION
INSTALL SHIFTING HOLE COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) INSTALLATION
INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
(See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )