2008 Lexus LS 600hLFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Front Acceleration Sensor: Installation

  1. INSTALL ACCELERATION SENSOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Install the acceleration sensor with bracket to the instrument panel reinforcement with the bolt

      Torque: 8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf) 

      NOTE:
      • Avoid any impact to the acceleration sensor.
      • Do not drop the acceleration sensor. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
        Fig 1: Locating Acceleration Sensor Bracket Bolt
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    2. Connect the sensor connector.
  2. INSTALL DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  3. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  4. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  5. INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOLDING  (See INSTALLATION )
  6. INSTALL INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  7. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  8. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Torque: 5.6 N*m (57 kgf*cm, 50 in.*lbf) 

    NOTE: When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
  9. INSTALL BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH  (See INSTALLATION )
  10. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See INSTALLATION )
  11. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT 
    1. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).
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