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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2001HIGHLANDER 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - RESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRAIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Airbag Sensor Assembly
2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Airbag Sensor Assembly
REPLACEMENT / Air Bag Sensor Assembly Center
1. PRECAUTION
2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSY CENTER [55420A]
4. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER RH [58533C]
5. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER LH [58534E]
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER [554MB]
7. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.1 [87212/98-187]
8. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.2 [87213 /98-187]
9. REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER [89170/98-173]
a. Remove the clamp from the air bag sensor assy center.
b. Disconnect the 3 connectors from the air bag sensor assy center.
c. Remove the 3 bolts and air bag sensor assy center.
10. INSPECT AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER [89170 /98-173]
11. INSTALL AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER (89170/98-173]
a. Check that the ignition switch turn OFF.
b. Check that the battery negative terminal is disconnected.
NOTE: Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.
c. Temporarily install the air bag sensor assy center with the 3 bolts.
d. Tighten the 3 bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)
e. Connect the connector to the air bag sensor assy center.
f. Check that no play is identified.
g. Check that the water-proof sheet is properly set.
12. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. PRECAUTION
2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSY CENTER [55420A]
4. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER RH [58533C]
5. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER LH [58534E]
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER [554MB]
7. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.1 [87212/98-187]
8. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.2 [87213 /98-187]
9. REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER [89170/98-173]
a. Remove the clamp from the air bag sensor assy center.
b. Disconnect the 3 connectors from the air bag sensor assy center.
c. Remove the 3 bolts and air bag sensor assy center.
10. INSPECT AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER [89170 /98-173]
11. INSTALL AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER (89170/98-173]
a. Check that the ignition switch turn OFF.
b. Check that the battery negative terminal is disconnected.
NOTE: Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.
c. Temporarily install the air bag sensor assy center with the 3 bolts.
d. Tighten the 3 bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 20 N.m (200 kgf.cm, 14 ft.lbf)
e. Connect the connector to the air bag sensor assy center.
f. Check that no play is identified.
g. Check that the water-proof sheet is properly set.
12. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.