Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Service manual — part 529

RS0JW–07

H05115

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque

Front Passenger Airbag Assembly

20 (205, 15)

Lower Finish Panel

5.6 (57, 50 in.·lbf)

5.6 (57, 50 in.·lbf)

Lower No. 2 Panel

CD Changer

RS–26

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS

RS0JX–03

H05116

H05117

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

RS–27

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

REMOVAL

NOTICE:

S

If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected
and the ignition switch is in ON position, DTCs will be
recorded.

S

Never use the airbag parts from another vehicle.
When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.

1.

DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR

(a)

Using a screwdriver, pry out the glove compartment door
finish plate inside the lower No. 2 panel.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b)

Remove the connector from the glove compartment door
finish plate.

(c)

Disconnect the airbag connector.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to
damage the airbag wire harness.
2.

REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 PANEL

(a)

Remove the front door scuff plate RH and cowl side trim
RH.

(b)

Remove the No. 2 under cover.

(c)

Remove the 2 bolts, 2 screws and lower No. 2 panel.

(d)

w/ CD changer:
Remove the 4 nuts and CD changer.

3.

REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a)

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts.

(b)

Remove the front passenger airbag assembly from the
instrument panel.

CAUTION:

S

Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly
with the airbag deployment side facing down.

S

Never disassemble the front passenger airbag as-
sembly.

RS0JY–05

H05057

H05118

H05119

RS–28

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

INSPECTION

1.

Vehicles not involved in collision:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(a)

Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI–305).

(b)

Do a visual check which includes the following item with
the front passenger airbag assembly installed in the ve-
hicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the
front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel.

2.

Vehicle involved in a collision and airbag is not
deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(a)

Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI–305).

(b)

Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the
vehicle.

S

Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration
on the front passenger airbag assembly.

S

Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chip-
ping in connectors.

S

Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument
panel and instrument panel reinforcement.

CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag
assembly, see page RS–27 and RS–37, and be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.
HINT:
If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is de-
formed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new
one.

H05120

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

RS–29

LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)

3.

Vehicle involved in a collision and airbag is deployed:
INSPECT SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

(a)

Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI–305).

(b)

Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the
vehicle.

S

Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument
panel and instrument panel reinforcement.

S

Check the damage on the connector and wire har-
ness.

CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag
assembly, see page RS–27 and RS–37, and be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.
HINT:
If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is de-
formed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new
one.