SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for 5 Door): 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.

HINT:

The procedure described below is for the RH side. Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless otherwise specified.

INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
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.
3. Insert the hook into the body hole and install the airbag sensor with the bolt.
  Torque: 9.0 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 80 ft.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - Do not use a side airbag sensor that has been dropped.
  - Do not subject the side airbag sensor to any impact or force.
4. Confirm that there is no looseness by shaking the side airbag sensor.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Side Airbag Sensor
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. Connect the airbag connector.
INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH RH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See INSTALLATION )
INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (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 )