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Installation [10/2014 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL AIRBAG ECU ASSEMBLY 
    1. Check that the engine switch is off.
    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      WARNING:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. Using SST, install the airbag ECU assembly with the 3 bolts.
      GTY590144Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      • SST: 09961-00950 
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

      Specified tightening torque 

      Torque: 18 N*m (178 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to a torque wrench.
      • If the airbag ECU assembly 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 ECU assembly, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with or is not pinched between other parts.
      • When the engine switch is first turned on (IG) after the airbag ECU assembly has been replaced, make sure that no one is in the vehicle.
      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench (Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2014 - ] ).
      • When using SST (fulcrum length of 150 mm (5.91 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 250 mm (9.84 in.)): 11 N*m (112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)
    4. Connect the connectors to the airbag ECU assembly as shown in the illustration.
      GTY594838Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
      NOTE:

      When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    5. Check that the waterproof sheet is properly set.
      TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

      *1 Waterproof Sheet
    6. Check that there is no looseness in the installed parts of the airbag ECU assembly.
  2. INSTALL NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7

  3. INSTALL NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  4. INSTALL FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8

  5. INSTALL FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  6. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

  7. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  8. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2014 - ] )

  9. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35

  10. CONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 36

  11. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 37

  12. CONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32 Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34

  13. INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33 Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 35

  14. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 34 Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 36

  15. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 

    (Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2014 - 10/2015] Refer to INSTALLATION [10/2015 - ] )