Toyota Sequoia (2005). Manual — part 843

H23931

RS–78

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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(3)

Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.

CAUTION:
When deploying the airbag, make sure that no one is near
the tire.
HINT:
The airbag deploys as the LED of the SST activation switch
comes on.

(i)

Dispose of the curtain shield airbag assembly.

CAUTION:

The curtain shield airbag assembly becomes ex-
tremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not
touch it for at least 30 minutes after deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a cur-
tain shield airbag assembly with a deployed airbag.

Do not apply water, etc. to a curtain shield airbag as-
sembly with a deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
(1)

Remove the curtain shield airbag assembly from
the tire.

(2)

Place the curtain shield airbag assembly in a plastic
bag, tie it tightly and dispose of it as other general
part disposal.

RS0N6–10

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

RS–79

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REPLACEMENT

REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the curtain shield airbag assembly or curtain shield airbag cover with a new
one.

Case

Replacing part

The curtain shield airbag has been deployed.

Curtain shield airbag assembly

The curtain shield airbag assembly has been found to be faulty in trouble-

shooting.

Curtain shield airbag assembly

The curtain shield airbag assembly has been found to be faulty while check-

ing items

(See page

RS–72

Curtain shield airbag assembly

The front pillar garnish has been found to be faulty while checking items

(See page

RS–72

Front pillar garnish

The roof headlining has been found to be faulty while checking items

(See page

RS–72

Roof headlining

The curtain shield airbag assembly has been dropped.

Curtain shield airbag assembly

CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the curtain shield airbag assembly, see page

RS–71

and

RS–80

. Be

sure to follow the correct procedure.

RS0TH–07

H23897

RS–80

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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INSTALLATION

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a)

Install the curtain shield airbag assembly with the 13
bolts.
Torque: 9.8 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf)

CAUTION:
Pay attention not to twist the deployment section of the cur-
tain shield airbag assembly.
NOTICE:

If the curtain shield airbag assembly has been
dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects
in the case or connector, replace the curtain shield
airbag assembly with a new one.

When installing the curtain shield airbag assembly,
take care it is not pinched between other parts.

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

(b)

Connect the connector of the curtain shield airbag as-
sembly.

INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING (SEE PAGE

BO–108

)

CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMI-
NAL

PERFORM INITIALIZATION (SEE PAGE

BE–77

)

Some system need initialization when disconnecting the cable
from the negative battery terminal.
5.