REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


warning
  • Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Furthermore, the disconnected battery terminal should be covered with tape to insulate it.
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the side impact sensor. If faulty, replace it.
  • Do not drop or subject the side impact sensor to impact or vibration. If denting, cracking, deformation, or rust are discovered in the side impact sensor, replace it with a new side impact sensor. Discard the old one.
  • After deployment of an air bag, replace the side impact sensor with a new one.
  • Never use an ohmmeter on or near the side impact sensor, and use only the special test equipment described on .
Pre-removal Operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
  • Disconnect the Negative (-) Battery Terminal.




Removal steps


·
 Centre pillar lower trim <Double cab> (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trims ).


·
 Quarter lower trim <Club cab> (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trims ).


·
 Seat belt retractor (Refer to ).


1.
 Side impact sensor
<<A>>
2.
 Side impact sensor harness side connector



Installation steps

>>A<<
 ·
 Pre-installation inspection


2.
 Side impact sensor harness side connector

>>B<<
 1.
 Side impact sensor


·
 Seat belt retractor (Refer to ).


·
 Quarter lower trim <Club cab> (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trims ).


·
 Centre pillar lower trim <Double cab> (Refer to GROUP 52A, Trims ).

>>C<<
 ·
 Post-installation inspection
note The figure shows the right side impact sensor.

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> SIDE IMPACT SENSOR HARNESS SIDE CONNECTOR REMOVAL

Slide the outer housing of the side impact sensor harness side connector in the arrow direction shown, and disconnect the connector.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
Even when installing a new side impact sensor, perform an inspection before the installation (Refer to the item on inspection).

>>B<< SIDE IMPACT SENSOR INSTALLATION
caution If the side impact sensor is not securely and correctly installed, the correct operation of side/curtain air bag is prevented.
Connect the connector securely.

>>C<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION
1.Connect the negative battery cable.
2.Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

3.Does the "SRS" warning lamp illuminate for approximately seven seconds, and go out?
4.If no, refer to troubleshooting (Refer to ).