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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2002HIGHLANDER 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG SYSTEMSAIR BAG CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRAIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Airbag Sensor Assembly
2002 Toyota Highlander 4WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)SECTION Airbag Sensor Assembly
Airbag Sensor Assy Center:
REPLACEMENT
1. PRECAUTION
2. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSY CENTER
4. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER RH
5. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER LH
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER
7. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.1
8. REMOVE AIR DUCT REAR NO.2
9. REMOVE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER
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
11. INSTALL AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER
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.