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Installation





SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR: INSTALLATION

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR

(a) Check that the engine switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

(c) Engage the 2 claws and pin (stopper) into the body hole.





(d) Install the front airbag sensor with the 2 bolts.





Torque : 9.0 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 in-lbf)

NOTICE:
* If the front airbag sensor 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 front airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with or is not pinched between other parts.
* Make sure that the pin (stopper) is securely inserted into the body hole.
* Tighten the bolts while holding the front airbag sensor because the front airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.

(e) Connect the connector to the front airbag sensor.





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

(1) Before connecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.





(2) Be sure to engage the connectors until they are locked (when locking, make sure that a click sound can be heard).





HINT
When engaged, the white housing lock will slide. Be sure not to hold the white housing lock and part (A), as it may result in an insecure fit.

(f) Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the front airbag sensor.

2. INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY Installation

3. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH (for LH Side) Installation

4. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for LH Side)

for 4GR-FSE: Installation

for 2GR-FSE: Installation

5. INSTALL FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH (for RH Side)

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Installation.

6. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (for RH Side)

for 4GR-FSE: Installation

for 2GR-FSE: Installation

7. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

8. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY

HINT
Refer to the procedure from Install Front Bumper Assembly Installation.

9. INSPECT AND ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING

(a) Inspect and adjust headlight aiming Adjustments.

10. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

11. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

(a) Inspect the SRS warning light Diagnosis System.