Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Service manual — part 569

RS01J–03

RS–36

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

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REPLACEMENT

REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENT
In the following cases, replace the airbag sensor assembly.

If the SRS has been deployed in a collision.

If the airbag sensor assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.

If the airbag sensor assembly has been dropped.

CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the airbag sensor assembly, see page

RS–34

and

RS–37

. Be sure to

follow the correct procedure.

RS01K–10

H01345

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

RS–37

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INSTALLATION

NOTICE:

Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When re-
placing parts, replace them with new parts.

Never reuse the airbag sensor assembly involved in
a collision when the airbag has deployed.

Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.

1.

INSTALL AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(a)

Using a torx wrench, install the airbag sensor assembly
with 4 screws.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042–00020 or locally
manufactured tool)
Torque: 21 N·m (210 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf)

(b)

Connect the airbag sensor connectors.

NOTICE:

Installation of the connector is done after the sensor
assembly has been installed.

Make sure the sensor assembly is installed with the
specified torque.

If the sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are
cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or
connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new
one.

When installing the senor assembly, take care that
the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and
is not pinched between other parts.

After installing , shake the sensor assembly to check
that there is no looseness.

2.

INSTALL REMOVED PARTS

RS01V–24

W03630

Spiral Cable

Front Passenger Airbag Assembly

Steering Wheel Pad

Airbag Sensor Assembly

RS–38

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

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WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

LOCATION

RS01W–02

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

RS–39

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INSPECTION

HINT:
The SRS wire harness is integrated with the instrument panel wire harness assembly. The wires for the SRS
wire harness are encased in a yellow corrugated tube and all the connectors in the system are a standard
yellow color.
1.

VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION

Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page

DI–324

)

2.

VEHICLES INVOLVED IN COLLISION

(a)

Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page

DI–324

)

(b)

Check breaks in all wires of the SRS wire harness, and exposed conductors.

(c)

Check to see if the SRS wire harness connectors are cracked or chipped.