Tacoma PreRunner Dbl Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2001)
1. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX
2. REMOVE LOWER CENTER COVER
3. Double cab:
DISCONNECT REAR HEATER DUCTS
Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the LH and RH rear heater ducts.
4. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
NOTE: Remove the connector with the sensor assembly installed.
b. Remove the bolt holding the No.1 brace to the floor.
c. Using a torx wrench, remove the 3 screws and airbag sensor assembly.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
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Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When re placing parts, replace with new parts.
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Never reuse the 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 AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Using a torx wrench, install the airbag sensor assembly with the 3 screws.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
b. Remove the bolt holding the No.1 brace to the floor.
c. Connect the 3 connectors.
NOTE:
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Installation of the connector is done after the sensor assembly has been 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 defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the sensor
assembly with a new one.
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When installing the airbag sensor assembly, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between
other parts.