Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2676

Fig. 374: Locating Screw & Side Airbag Sensor
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9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Rear Side) (See REMOVAL )

10. REMOVE REAR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR

a. Remove the bolt and side airbag sensor from the body.

b. Disconnect the connector.

Fig. 375: Locating Bolt & Side Airbag Sensor
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INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FRONT SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR

a. Check that the ignition switch is OFF.

b. Check that the cable is disconnected from the battery negative (-) terminal.

c. Install the door airbag sensor with the screw.

Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the

negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt
pretensioner activation

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Fig. 376: Locating Bolt & Side Airbag Sensor
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d. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the side airbag sensor.

e. Connect the connector.

2. INSTALL FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Front Side) (See

REASSEMBLY )

3. INSTALL COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Front Side) (See REASSEMBLY )

4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR LOWER FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH (for Front Side) (See

REASSEMBLY )

5. INSTALL FRONT DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY (for Front Side) (See

REASSEMBLY )

6. INSTALL FRONT ARMREST BASE PANEL UPPER LH (for Front Side) (See REASSEMBLY )

7. INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH (for Front Side) (See

REASSEMBLY )

8. INSTALL REAR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR

a. Check that the ignition switch is OFF.

b. Check that the cable is disconnected from the battery negative (-) terminal.

NOTE:



If the door 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 door airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS
wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not
pinched between other parts.

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the

negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt
pretensioner activation.

NOTE:

Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected
(see INITIALIZATION ).

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c. Install the side airbag sensor with the bolt.

Torque: 9.0 N*m (92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf)

Fig. 377: Locating Bolt & Side Airbag Sensor
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d. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the side airbag sensor.

e. Connect the connector.

9. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Rear Side) (See INSTALLATION )

10. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

11. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

a. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

SEAT POSITION SENSOR

COMPONENTS

NOTE:



If the side 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 side airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS
wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not
pinched between other parts.

NOTE:

Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see
INITIALIZATION ).

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Fig. 378: Identifying Seat Position Sensor Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK SEAT POSITION SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

a. Perform a diagnostic system check (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

2. CHECK SEAT POSITION SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

a. Perform a diagnostic system check (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

b. Even if the airbag was not deployed, check if there is any damage to the seat position sensor. If

there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the seat position sensor with a new one:



Cracks, dents or chips on the sensor housing.



Cracks or other damage to the connector.

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