CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Sedan): 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. Be sure to 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 INSTRUMENT PAD LOWER LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL CONSOLE BOX CARPET (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )

Fig 4: Identifying Center Airbag Sensor Assembly
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) (See INSTALLATION )
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER (See INSTALLATION )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Torque: 5.4 N*m (55 kgf*cm, 48 in.*lbf)
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
(See DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM )