Lexus GS300/400 (2000 year). Service manual — part 252

RS07Y–01

H02696

H02697

RS–62

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR

2293

INSTALLATION

1.

INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR

Install the sensor with bolt and nut, then connect the connector.

Torque: 7.8 N·m (80 kgf·cm, 69 in.·lbf)

NOTICE:

Make sure the sensor is installed to the specified
torque.

If the sensor has been dropped, or there are cracks,
dents or other defects in the case, brackets or con-
nector, replace the removed sensor. Always replace
the set bolt and nut with new ones.

The sensor set bolt and nut have been anti–rust
treated. When the sensor is removed, always replace
the set bolt and nut with new ones.

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

The front sensor is equipped with an electrical con-
nection check mechanism. Be sure to lock this mech-
anism securely when connecting the connector. If the
connector is not securely locked, a malfunction code
will be detected by the diagnostic system.

2.

INSTALL REMOVED PARTS

RS07Z–01

H02617

Center Pillar Lower Garnish

Front Door Scuff Plate

Rear Door Scuff Plate

Side Airbag
Sensor Assembly

Front Seat
Outer Belt Retractor

41 (420, 30)

7.4 (75, 65 in.·lbf)

20 (200, 14)

: Specified torque

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

RS–63

2294

SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS

RS080–01

H02619

H02620

RS–64

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

2295

REMOVAL

NOTICE:
Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various
computers unless absolutely necessary.
(If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by
static electricity.)
1.

REMOVE THESE PARTS:

(a)

Front door scuff plate

(b)

Rear door scuff plate

(c)

Center pillar lower garnish

2.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT RETRACTOR
(See page

BO–124

)

(a)

w/ Seat Belt Pretensioner:
Disconnect the pretensioner connector.

(b)

w/ Seat Belt Warning:
Disconnect the retractor switch connector.

(c)

Remove the 2 bolts and retractor.

3.

REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(a)

Disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:
Remove the connector with the sensor assembly installed.
(b)

Using a torx wrench, remove the 4 screws and side airbag
sensor assembly.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042–00020 or locally
manufactured tool)

RS081–01

H02576

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

RS–65

2296

INSPECTION

1.

VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION

Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page

DI–552

)

2.

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
NOT DEPLOYED

Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page

DI–552

)

3.

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
DEPLOYED

Replace the airbag sensor assembly.