Avalon XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1997)
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
HINT: Lift up the floor carpet and loosen the screw.
Remove Airbag Sensor Assembly
Column Shift:
a. Peel back the floor carpet.
b. Disconnect the connector.
NOTICE: Remove the connector with the sensor assembly installed.
Remove Airbag Sensor Assembly
c. Using a torx wrench, remove the 4 screws and the airbag sensor assembly.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
3. INSTALL AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Using a torx wrench, install the airbag sensor assembly with the 4 screws.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
Torque: 21 N.m (210 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the connector.
NOTICE:
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Installation of the connector is done with the sensor assembly installed.
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Make sure the sensor assembly is installed to the specified torque.
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If the sensor assembly has been dropped. or there are cracks, dents or other detects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the sensor
assembly with a new one.
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When installing the sensor assembly, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other
parts.
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After installation, shake the sensor assembly to check that there is no looseness.
4. INSTALL THE REMOVED PARTS