Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2674

Specifications (3 Of 3)
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK REAR AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

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

2. CHECK REAR AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS

NOT DEPLOYED)

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

b. When the quarter panel of the vehicle or its area is damaged, check if there is any damage to the

rear airbag sensor. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the side airbag sensor with a
new one:

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Cracks, dents or chips on the sensor housing.

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Cracks or other damage to the connector.

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Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number.

3. CHECK REAR AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS

DEPLOYED)

a. Replace the side airbag sensor.

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the side airbag

sensor, be sure to follow the correct procedure.

CAUTION:

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For removal and installation procedures of the side airbag
sensor, be sure to follow the correct procedure.

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If the airbags have deployed, replace the rear airbag
sensor on the side in which the collision occurred.
Replace both if necessary.

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

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

NOTE:

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After the ignition switch is turned OFF, the navigation system
requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of
memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch
OFF, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from
the negative (-) battery terminal.

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2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE HANDLE BEZEL PLUG LH (for Front Side) (See

DISASSEMBLY )

3. REMOVE FRONT UPPER ARMREST BASE PANEL LH (for Front Side) (See DISASSEMBLY )

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

DISASSEMBLY )

5. REMOVE COURTESY LIGHT ASSEMBLY (for Front Side) (See DISASSEMBLY )

6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (for Front Side) (See

DISASSEMBLY )

7. REMOVE FRONT SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR

a. Disconnect the connector.

b. Remove the screw and side airbag sensor.

Fig. 368: Locating Screw & Side Airbag Sensor
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8. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for Rear Side)

a. Remove the rear seat (see REMOVAL ).

9. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (for Rear Side) (See REMOVAL )

10. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH (for Rear Side)

11. REMOVE LOWER QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH (for Rear Side) (See

REMOVAL )

12. REMOVE REAR SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR

a. Remove the bolt and side airbag sensor.

b. Disconnect the connector.

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

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Fig. 369: 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.

Fig. 370: Locating Bolt & Side Airbag Sensor
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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.

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.

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d. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the door 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 LOWER DOOR FRAME BRACKET GARNISH LH (for Front Side) (See

REASSEMBLY )

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

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

REASSEMBLY )

7. 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.

c. Install the side airbag sensor with the bolt.

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

Fig. 371: 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.

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

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

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.

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