1999 TOYOTA AVENSIS Supplement

RS0IV–01
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMCURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS–31
REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the side airbag assembly.
CaseReplacing part
If the curtain shield airbag has been deployed.Curtain shield airbag assembly
If the curtain shield airbag has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.Curtain shield airbag assembly
If the curtain shield airbag assembly has been found to be faulty during
checking items.
(See page RS–11)
Curtain shield airbag assembly
If the front pillar garnish and roof headlining has been found to be faulty dur-
ing checking items.
(See page RS–11)Front pillar garnish
Roof headlining
If the instrument panel reinforcement has been found to be faulty during
checking items.
(See page RS–11)
Instrument panel reinforcement
If the curtain shield airbag assembly has been dropped.Curtain shield airbag assembly
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the side airbag assembly, see page RS–23 and RS–32. Be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.

RS0IW–01
H11615
(5)(7)
(4)
(6)
(1)(2)(3)
H11613
(1)(2)(3)(4)
(5)
RS–32
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMCURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
NOTICE:

Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace them with new parts.

Make sure that the curtain shield airbag assembly is
installed with the specified torque.

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

When installing the curtain shield airbag assembly,
take care it is not pinched between other parts.
1. INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the connector of the curtain shield airbag sub
wire harness then lock it.
(b) In order shown in the illustration, install the curtain shield
airbag with the bolts and grommets.
Torque:
Nuts: 9.8 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 87 in.·lbf)
Bolts: 5 N·m (51 kgf·cm, 44 in.·lbf)
CAUTION:
Pay attention for not causing twisting.
(c) Install the instrument panel assembly. (See page
BO–19)
2. INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG
(IN CASE WITHOUT INSTALLING INFLATER)
In order shown in the illustration, install the deployment section
of the curtain shield airbag with the bolts and grommet.
Torque: 5 N·m (51 kgf·cm, 44 in.·lbf)
CAUTION:
Pay attention for not causing twisting.
3. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING

Sedan model (See page BO–25)

Liftback model (See page BO–30)

Wagon model (See page BO–36)

H11626
Pillar Garnish
Cover
2 Clips
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMCURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS–33
4. INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH
(a) Install the front pillar garnish.
(b) Install the pillar garnish cover with the bolt.
NOTICE:
Be sure to tighten the bolt.
(c) Fell the pillar garnish cover.

RS0IX–01
H03424: Specified torqueN·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)Side and Curtain Shield Airbag Sensor Assembly
21 (210, 15)
Front Seat Outer Belt Retractor
5.0 (51, 44 in.·lbf)
42 (430, 31)
Center Piller Garnish
Rear Door Scuff Plate
Front Door Scuff Plate
RS–34– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AND CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG SENSOR
ASSEMBLY
SIDE AND CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS

RS0IY–01
H03674
H03425
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AND CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG SENSOR
ASSEMBLYRS–35
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various
electrical devices unless absolutely necessary.
(If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by
static electricity.)
1. REMOVE FRONT AND REAR SCUFF PLATE
2. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT RETRACTOR
(See Pub. No. RM599E on page BO–151)
(a) Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts and retractor.
4. REMOVE SIDE AND CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG SEN-
SOR ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
NOTICE:
Remove the connector with the sensor assembly installed.
(b) Remove the 2 bolts, nut and side and curtain shield airbag
sensor assembly.

RS0IZ–01
RS–36– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AND CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG SENSOR
ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
Do a diagnostic system check. (See Pub. No. RM599E on page DI–152)
2. VEHICLES INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
Do a diagnostic system check. (See Pub. No. RM599E on page DI–152)
3. VEHICLES INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED
Replace the side and curtain shield airbag sensor assembly. (See page RS–34)

RS0J0–01
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AND CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG SENSOR
ASSEMBLYRS–37
REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the side ans curtain shield airbag sensor assembly.

If the side airbag assembly and curtain shield airbag assembly has been deployed in a collision.

If the side and curtain shield airbag sensor assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshoot-
ing.

If the side and curtain shield airbag sensor assembly has been dropped.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the side and curtin shield airbag sensor assembly, see page RS–35
and RS–38.
Be sure to follow the correct procedure.

RS0J1–01
H03425
H03674
RS–38– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AND CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG SENSOR
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
NOTICE:

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

Never reuse the side and curtain shield airbag sensor
assembly involved in a collision when the airbag has
deployed.

Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.
1. INSTALL SIDE AND CURTAIN SHILD AIRBAG SEN-
SOR
(a) Install the side and curtain shield airbag assembly with
the 2 bolts and nut.
Torque: 21 N·m (210 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf)
(b) Connect the side and curtain shild airbag sensor connec-
tor.
NOTICE:

Installation of the connector is done with the sensor
assembly installed. Make sure the sensor assembly
is installed with 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 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 FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT RETRACTOR
(See pub. No. RM599E on page BO–159)
(a) Install the retractor with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
Upper bolt: 5.0 N·m (51 kgf·cm, 44 in.·lbf)
Lower bolt: 42 N·m (430 kgf·cm, 31 ft·lbf)
(b) Connect the pretensioner connecter.
3. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
4. INSTALL FRONT AND REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE