Center Airbag Sensor

Fig. 65 Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Replacement. Camry:

CAUTION: Work must be started after approx. 30 seconds or longer from the time the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.

1. Remove center airbag sensor assembly as shown.






MAIN POINTS OF REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

NOTICE:

^ Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various computers unless absolutely necessary. (If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by static electricity.)
^ Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new parts.
^ Never reuse the center airbag sensor assembly involved in a collision when the airbag has deployed.
^ Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.

REMOVE AND INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect and connect the connector.
(b) Using a torx wrench, loosen and tighten the four screws. torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
Torque: 13 N.m (130 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)

NOTICE:
^ Make sure the sensor assembly is installed to the specified torque.
^ If the sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new one.
^ When installing the sensor assembly, take care that the airbag wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
^ After installation, shake the sensor assembly to check that there is no looseness.

NOTICE: Removal and installation of the connector is done with the sensor assembly installed.

2. Reverse procedure to install.