Avalon XLS V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (1998)
2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT RETRACTOR
a. Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
b. Disconnect the retractor switch connector.
c. Remove the 2 bolts and retractor.
3. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.
NOTICE: Remove the connector with the sensor assembly installed.
b. Using a torx wrench, remove the 3 screws and side airbag sensor assembly.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
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Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new ones.
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Never reuse the side airbag sensor assembly Involved in a collision when the airbag has deployed.
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Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.
1. INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR
a. Using a torx wrench, install the side airbag assembly with 3 screws.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.090424)0020 or locally manufactured tool)
Torque: 21 N.m (210 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the side airbag sensor connector.
NOTICE:
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Installation of the connector is done with the sensor assembly installed. Make sure the sensor assembly is installed with the specified torque.
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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.