Venza FWD L4-2.7L (1AR-FE) (2009)
Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair
Removal
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Service Precautions.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTICE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected See: Testing and
Inspection/Repair Instruction - Initialization.
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Removal
4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Headliner/Service and Repair/Removal
5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument
Panel/Service and Repair/Removal
6. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Seat Heater System) See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard /
Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Removal
7. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Seat Heater System) See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard /
Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Removal
8. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ASSEMBLY See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Control Assembly/Service and Repair/Removal
9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Removal
10. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Removal
11. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard /
Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Removal
12. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument
Panel/Service and Repair/Removal
13. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX CARPET See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Console/Service and Repair/Removal
14. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Console/Service and Repair/Removal
15. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Removal
16. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Removal
17. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.
(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
(c) Disconnect the connector from the center airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
(d) Remove the 3 bolts and center airbag sensor assembly.