Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 568

RS019–02

W03622

H01350

RS–32

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FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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INSTALLATION

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

1.

INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Install the front passenger airbag assembly to the instrument
panel.

Torque: 21 N·m (210 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf)

CAUTION:

Make sure that no foreign objects are trapped be-
tween the airbag bag, and within the module.

Do not damage the strap when installing the module.

NOTICE:
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.

2.

CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR

(a)

Connect the airbag connector.

(b)

Install the airbag connector to the No.2 under cover.

(c)

Install the No.2 under cover.

RS01G–23

H13533

Heater Protector

Airbag Sensor Assembly

Floor Carpet Bracket RH

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

: Specified torque

21 (210, 15)

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AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS

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REMOVAL

NOTICE:
Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various
electrical devices unless absolutely necessary.
(If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by
static electricity.)
1.

REMOVE THESE PARTS

(a)

Floor carpet bracket RH

(b)

Heater protector

2.

REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(a)

Disconnect the airbag sensor connector.

NOTICE:
Remove the connectors with the sensor assembly
installed.
(b)

Using a torx wrench, remove the 4 screws and airbag sen-
sor assembly.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042–00020 or locally
manufactured tool)

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INSPECTION

1.

VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION

Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page

DI–324

)

2.

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
NOT DEPLOYED

Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page

DI–324

)

3.

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
DEPLOYED

Replace the airbag sensor assembly.