Side 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.

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 PRECAUTION ).

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 1: Identifying 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 ).