Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2669

Fig. 347: Identifying Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Replacement Components With Torque
Specifications (2 Of 2)
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN

COLLISION)

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

2. CHECK CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION

AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

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

3. CHECK CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION

AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)

a. Replace the center airbag sensor.

HINT:

The center airbag sensor should be replaced after any of the airbags has deployed, as it has been
subjected to the impact.

REMOVAL

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the center airbag

sensor, be sure to follow the correct procedure.

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

2. REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT COVER (See REMOVAL )

3. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

a. Disconnect the holder (with connectors).

b. Remove the 3 bolts and airbag sensor.

Fig. 348: Locating Bolts & Airbag Sensor
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INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

a. Check that the ignition switch is OFF.

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

c. Install the airbag sensor with the 3 bolts.

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.



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

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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Torque: 18 N*m (184 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)

Fig. 349: Locating Bolts & Airbag Sensor
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d. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the center airbag sensor.

e. Connect the holder (with connectors).

f. Check that the waterproof sheet is properly set.

2. INSTALL CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT COVER (See INSTALLATION )

3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

4. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

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

CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (FOR FLOOR SHIFT TYPE)

COMPONENTS

NOTE:



If the center 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 center 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 ).

2009 Toyota Tundra

2009 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Restraint System - Tundra

Fig. 350: Identifying Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Replacement Components With Torque
Specifications (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

2009 Toyota Tundra

2009 RESTRAINTS Supplemental Restraint System - Tundra