FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

    2. 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.

    3. A01NFRM

      Engage the 2 claws.

      Note


      • If the front airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace it with a new one.

      • When installing the front airbag sensor, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with or is not pinched between other parts.

      • Make sure that the pin (stopper) is securely inserted into the body hole.

    4. A01NEXW

      Install the front airbag sensor with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      9.0 N*m  { 92 kgf*cm, 80 in.*lbf }

      Note

      Tighten the bolt while holding the front airbag sensor because the front airbag sensor pin (stopper) is easily damaged.

    5. Connect the connector to the front airbag sensor.

      Note

      When connecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.


      1. Before connecting the connector, check that the position of the white housing lock is correct as shown in the illustration.

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      2. Be sure to engage the connectors until they are locked (when locking, make sure that a click sound can be heard).

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        Tech Tips

        When engaged, the white housing lock will slide. Be sure not to hold the white housing lock and part (A), as it may result in an insecure fit.

    6. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the front airbag sensor.

  2. INSTALL HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY

    for HID Headlight System: Click here

    for LED Headlight System: Click here

  3. INSTALL FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY


    1. Connect the No. 1 clearance sonar connector. (w/ LEXUS Parking Assist-sensor System)

    2. Connect the headlight cleaner hose.

    3. Connect the fog light connector.

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      Engage the 2 claws and install the front bumper assembly as shown in the illustration.

    5. A01NFNZ

      Engage the 4 claws to install the front bumper assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    6. A01NE3M

      Install the 6 clips.

    7. Install the 2 bolts and 2 screws.

      Torque:
      7.5 N*m  { 77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }
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      Install the front bumper seal bracket.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

    9. Install the screw.

      Torque:
      7.5 N*m  { 77 kgf*cm, 66 in.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

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      Install the 2 pin hold clips.

      Note

      Insert the pin hold clip with the slot aligned vertically. Do not rotate the clip after inserting it. After installation, confirm that the slot is aligned vertically.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  4. INSTALL HOOD CENTER CUSHION


    1. A01NE5D

      Install the 2 hood center cushions.

  5. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A01NDNO

      Install the cool air intake duct seal with the 6 clips.

  6. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


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      Install the engine room side cover with the 4 clips.

  7. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


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      Engage the guide.

    2. Install the engine room side cover LH with the 4 clips.

  8. ADD WASHER FLUID (w/ Headlight Cleaner System)


    1. Add washer fluid to the washer jar.

  9. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  10. INSTALL REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


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      Install the rear deck floor box with the 3 clips.

  11. INSPECT AND ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIMING


    1. Inspect and adjust headlight aiming Click here for HID Headlight, Click here for LED Headlight).

  12. INSPECT AND ADJUST FOG LIGHT AIMING


    1. Inspect and adjust fog light aiming Click here.

  13. PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK


    1. Perform a diagnostic system check Click here.

  14. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT


    1. Inspect the SRS warning light Click here.