Side Airbag Sensor: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lexus SC 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see AIRBAG SYSTEM ).

HINT:

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

INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY LH
1. Install the sensor with the 2 nuts.
  Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf)
  CAUTION:
  - If the airbag sensor 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 airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
2. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the sensor.
3. Connect the sensor connector.
INSTALL FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (See REASSEMBLY )
INSTALL FRONT DOOR WINDOW UPPER BRACKET GARNISH LH (See REASSEMBLY )
INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL LH (See REASSEMBLY )
INSTALL POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MASTER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See REASSEMBLY )
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
PERFORM INITIALIZATION
1. Perform initialization (see INITIALIZATION ).
  NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).