1996 TOYOTA TERCEL Service Repair Manual

RS0QE-02
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- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Install the airbag door and front passenger airbag assembly to
the instrument panel.
CAUTION:
Make sure that no foreign objects are trapped between the
airbag bag, and within the module.
NOTICE:
If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped,
or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or
connector, replace the front passenger airbag assembly
with a new one.
2. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL (See page BO-38)
Install the 2 bolts to instrument panel reinforcement.
Torque: 19 N´m (195 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
NOTICE:

Make sure the front passenger airbag assembly is
installed to the specified torque.

When installing the instrument panel, take care that
the airbag wire harness does not interfere with other
parts and is not pinched between other parts.

When installing the instrument panel box, carefully
pull out the airbag wire harness from the glove
compartment upper hole.
3. CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
(a) Connect the airbag connector.
(b) Install the lower finish panel (See page BO-45).

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- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
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AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS

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- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
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REMOVAL
NOTICE:
Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various
computers unless absolutely necessary.
If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by stat-
ic electricity.
1. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
2. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX
3. REMOVE CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
4. REMOVE LOWER CENTER FINISH PANEL
5. REMOVE REAR AIR DUCT NO.3
6. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
NOTICE:
Remove of the connector is done with the sensor assembly
installed.
(b) Using a torx wrench remove the 3 screws and the airbag
sensor assembly.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042- 00020 or locally
manufactured tool)

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- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
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INSPECTION
1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Do a diagnostic system check. (See page DI-148)
2. VEHICLES INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND SRS IS NOT DEPLOYED
Do a diagnostic system check. (See page DI-148)
3. VEHICLES INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND SRS IS DEPLOYED
Replace the airbag sensor assembly.

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- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMAIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
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REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the airbag sensor assembly.

If the SRS has been deployed in a collision.

If the airbag sensor assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.

If the airbag sensor assembly has been dropped.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the airbag sensor assembly, see page RS-33 and RS-36. Be sure to
follow the correct procedure.

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INSTALLATION
NOTICE:

Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When re-
placing parts, replace with new parts.

Never reuse the airbag sensor assembly involved in
a collision when the airbag has deployed.

Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.
1. INSTALL AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a torx wrench, install the airbag sensor assembly
with the 3 screws.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042- 00020 or locally
manufactured tool)
Torque: 20 N´m (200 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
(b) Connect the connector.
NOTICE:

Installation of the connector is done after the sensor
assembly has been installed.

Make sure the sensor assembly is installed to the
specified torque.

If the sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are
cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or
connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new
one.

When installing the airbag sensor assembly, take
care that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other
parts and is not pinched between other parts.

After installation, shake the sensor assembly to
check that there is no looseness.
2. INSTALL THE REMOVED PARTS

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- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMWIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
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WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
LOCATION

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- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMWIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSPECTION
HINT:
The SRS wire harness is integrated with the cowl wire harness assembly. The wires for the SRS wire harness
are encased in a yellow corrugated tube and all the connectors in the system are a standard yellow color.
1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Do a diagnostic system check. (See page DI-148)
2. VEHICLES INVOLVED IN COLLISION
(a) Do a diagnostic system check. (See page DI-148)
(b) Check for breaks in all wires of the SRS wire harness, and for exposed conductors.
(c) Check to see if the SRS wire harness connectors are cracked or chipped.