Toyota Tacoma (2015-2018) Service Manual: Center Airbag Sensor Assembly

Components

COMPONENTS

ILLUSTRATION

On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page ).

2. INSPECT AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag has not Deployed)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (See page ).

3. INSPECT AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision and Airbag has Deployed)

(a) Replace the airbag sensor assembly.

CAUTION:

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

HINT:

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

Removal

REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See page ).

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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3. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX

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4. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the ignition switch is OFF.

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

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

(c) Pull the lever down to disconnect the connector holder.

(d) Remove the 3 bolts and airbag sensor assembly.

Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Check that the ignition switch is OFF.

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

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

(c) Install the airbag sensor assembly with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

17.5 N·m {178 kgf·cm, 13 ft·lbf}

(d) Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the airbag sensor assembly.

(e) Connect the connector holder to lock the lever. Text in Illustration *a Waterproof Sheet NOTICE: Confirm that the lever is locked.

(f) Check that the waterproof sheet is properly set.

2. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX

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3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Torque:

5.4 N·m {55 kgf·cm, 48 in·lbf}

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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4. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

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