Removal and Installation

Airbag Sensor Assembly:

REMOVAL

NOTE: Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various electrical devices unless absolutely necessary.

If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by static electricity.

1. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX

2. REMOVE LOWER CENTER COVER

3. Double cab:
DISCONNECT REAR HEATER DUCTS
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the LH and RH rear heater ducts.

4. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the 3 connectors.

NOTE: Remove the connector with the sensor assembly installed.




b. Remove the bolt holding the No.1 brace to the floor.

c. Using a torx wrench, remove the 3 screws and airbag sensor assembly.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)

INSTALLATION

NOTE:
- Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new parts.
- Never reuse the airbag sensor assembly involved in a collision when the airbag has deployed.
- Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.




1. INSTALL AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

a. Using a torx wrench, install the airbag sensor assembly with the 3 screws.

Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)

Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)

b. Remove the bolt holding the No.1 brace to the floor.

c. Connect the 3 connectors.

NOTE:
- Installation of the connector is done after the sensor assembly has been installed.
- Make sure the sensor assembly is installed to the specified torque.
- If the sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new one.
- When installing the airbag sensor assembly, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
- After installation, shake the sensor assembly to check that there is no looseness.

2. INSTALL REMOVED PARTS