Front Airbag Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see PRECAUTION ).

INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR LH
1. Install the sensor with the bolt.
  Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - If the airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace it with a new one.
  - When installing the airbag sensor, make sure that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Airbag Sensor LH Bolt
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Check that there is no free play in the installation parts of the sensor.
3. Connect the sensor connector.
INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR RH
1. Install the sensor with the bolt.
  Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)
  NOTE:
  - If the airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace it with a new one.
  - When installing the airbag sensor, make sure that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Airbag Sensor RH Bolt
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Check that there is no free play in the installation parts of the sensor.
3. Connect the sensor connector.
INSTALL RADIATOR SUPPORT OPENING COVER
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Check the SRS warning light (see PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).