Installation (To 12/2010): Installation

HINT: 

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR LH 
   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. Install the side airbag sensor LH with the nut.
      Fig 1: Locating Nut And Side Airbag Sensor LH

      Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:

      • If the side airbag sensor LH 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 side airbag sensor LH, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
   4. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the side airbag sensor LH.
   5. Connect the connector to the side airbag sensor LH.
2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY  . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 1
3. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER LH 
4. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
5. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
6. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
7. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
9. PERFORM INITIALIZATION 
   1. Perform initialization. Refer to INITIALIZATION .

      HINT: 

      Some systems need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal.

10. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Inspect the SRS warning light. Refer to DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM .