Component Locations

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Component Locations
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Component (1)Location
Air bag sensor assembly On floor, inside lower center finish panel
Spiral cable On steering column, attached to combination switch
Driver-side air bag module In steering wheel pad, on front face of steering wheel
Front air bag sensors Inside right and left front side members
Passenger-side air bag module Right side of instrument panel, above glove box
Seat belt pretensioner Integrated with front seat belt retractor
Side air bag sensor assembly Inside right and left center pillar, behind center pillar trim panel
Side air bag module Outboard side of right and left front seat back
(1) See Fig 1.
Fig 1: Locating Restraint System Components
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