Installation (To 12/2010): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
2. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.
  WARNING:
  After disconnecting the negative battery terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.
3. Temporarily install the center airbag sensor assembly with the 3 bolts.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Bolts And Center Airbag Sensor Assembly
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  NOTE:
  - If the center airbag sensor assembly 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 center airbag sensor assembly, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
4. Tighten the 3 bolts to the specified torque.
  Torque: 17.5 N*m (179 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)
5. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the center airbag sensor assembly.
6. Connect the holder (with connectors) to the center airbag sensor assembly.
7. Check that the water-proof sheet is properly set.
INSTALL CONSOLE BOX DUCT NO. 1
INSTALL CONSOLE BOX FRONT
INSTALL CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
INSTALL CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER
INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
1. Perform initialization. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
  HINT:
  
  Some systems need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal.
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Inspect the SRS warning light. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .