Lexus GS300/400 (2000 year). Manual — part 246

RS07I–01

H02591

H02590

H04226

RS–38

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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INSTALLATION

NOTICE:
Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replac-
ing parts, replace with new parts.

1.

INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a)

Install the front passenger airbag assembly with 2 nuts.
Torque: 5.6 N·m ( 57 kgf·cm, 49 in.·lbf)

NOTICE:

Pass the straps of the front passenger airbag door
through the brackets on the right and left sides se-
curely.

Install the straps so that they are not pinched be-
tween the airbag and instrument panel.

(b)

Install the 2 straps and 2 bolts.

NOTICE:

When installing the front passenger airbag assembly,
make sure that the straps are not distorted and
installed to the brackets securely.

Make sure that the front passenger airbag assembly
is installed to the specified torque.

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

When installing the front passenger airbag assembly,
take care that the wiring does not interfere with other
parts and is not pinched between other parts.

2.

INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL
(See page

BO–97

)

Install the 2 bolts to the instrument panel reinforcement.

Torque: 20 N·m (205 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf)

3.

CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR

(a)

Connect the airbag connector.

(b)

Install the airbag connector to glove compartment door
finish plate.

(c)

Install the glove compartment door finish plate.

RS07J–02

H11866

Seatback Cover

Front Seatback Board

Seat Cushion Assembly

Seat Adjuster

Front Seat Inner
Cushion Cover

Seat Track Cover

Seat Track Cover

Reclining Adjuster
Inside Cover LH

Front Seat Cushion Shield

Front Seat Outer Belt

Seat Belt Anchor
Cover Cap

Power Seat
Switch Knob

Side Airbag Assembly

: Specified torque

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

Non–reusable part

Hog Ring

61 (622, 45)

61 (622, 45)

19 (194, 14)

37 (375, 27)

37 (375, 27)

42 (430, 31)

37 (375, 27)

37 (375, 27)

19 (194, 14)

19 (194, 14)

Headrest Support

Headrest

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

RS–39

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SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS

RS0JC–01

N20339

H03709

RS–40

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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REMOVAL

NOTICE:

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

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

1.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR AN-
CHOR

(a)

Using a screwdriver, remove the seat belt anchor cover
cap.

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

Remove the front seat outer belt floor anchor.

2.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT

(a)

Using a screwdriver, remove the 4 seat track covers.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b)

Remove the 4 bolts, then disconnect the airbag connec-
tor.

NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(c)

Remove the front seat.

3.

REMOVE HEADREST

4.

REMOVE POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOBS

5.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD

6.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER CUSHION COVER

7.

REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WIRE HARNESS

(a)

Remove the connector from the bracket.

(b)

Remove the 5 clamps and wire harness from the seat
cushion frame

8.

REMOVE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY

(a)

Remove the wire harness from the seat cushion asseml-
by.

(b)

Remove the 4 bolts and seat cushion assemlby from the
seat adjuster.

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

RS–41

2272

9.

REMOVE SEATBACK ASSEMBLY

(a)

Remove the 2 screws and pull the seatback board down-
ward to remove it.

(b)

Remove the hog rings.

(c)

Disconnect the connectors.

(d)

Remove the 4 bolts and seatback assembly.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the wire harness.

(e)

Remove the 2 screws and seat cushion inside cover then
disconnect the wire harness from the seat cover.

HINT:
Do the same for LH and RH.