2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Page 18

AB0152
SST
H23213
RS±38
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
3321 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
(h) Deploy the airbag.
(1) Check that no one is inside the vehicle or within a
10 m (33 ft) radius of the vehicle.
(2) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.
CAUTION:

When deploying the airbag, make sure that no one is
near the vehicle.

The front passenger airbag assembly becomes ex-
tremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not
touch it for at least 30 minutes after deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front
passenger airbag assembly with a deployed airbag.

Do not apply water, etc. to a front passenger airbag
assembly with a deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
HINT:
The airbag deploys as the LED of the SST activation switch
comes on.
2. DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF FRONT PAS-
SENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ONLY
NOTICE:

When disposing of the front passenger airbag assem-
bly, never use the customer's vehicle to deploy the
airbag.

Be sure to follow the procedure detailed below when
deploying the airbag.
HINT:
Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.
(a) Check the function of the SST (see step 1±(a)).
(b) Remove the front passenger airbag assembly (see page
RS±33).
CAUTION:

When removing the front passenger airbag assembly,
work must be started 90 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the ºLOCKº position and the nega-
tive (±) terminal cable is disconnected from the bat-
tery.

When storing the front passenger airbag assembly,
keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

RS0BI±07
RS±42
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the front passenger airbag assembly, instrument panel or instrument panel
reinforcement with a new one.
CaseReplacing part
The airbag has been deployed.Front passenger airbag assembly
The front passenger airbag assembly has been found to be faulty in trouble-
shooting.Front passenger airbag assembly
The front passenger airbag assembly has been found to be faulty while
checking items
(see page RS±35).
Front passenger airbag assembly
The instrument panel has been found to be faulty while checking items
(see page RS±35).Instrument panel
The instrument panel reinforcement has been found to be faulty while check-
ing items
(see page RS±35).
Instrument panel reinforcement
The front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped.Front passenger airbag assembly
CAUTION:
For replacement of the front passenger airbag assembly, see page RS±33 and RS±43, Be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.

RS0T8±03
H23212
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS±43
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSTALLATION
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.

When installing the front passenger airbag assembly,
take care it is not pinched between other parts.

Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace them with new ones.
1. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the bolt to hold the front passenger airbag assem-
bly and instrument panel reinforcement.
Torque: 20 N´m (204 kgf´cm, 15 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the 2 bolts to hold the front passenger airbag as-
sembly and instrument panel.
Torque: 5.0 N´m (51 kgf´cm, 44 in.´lbf)
2. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT COVER
(SEE PAGE BO±97)
3. INSTALL FRONT CONSOLE BOX
(SEE PAGE BO±97)
4. INSTALL REAR CONSOLE BOX
(SEE PAGE BO±97)
5. INSTALL UPPER CONSOLE PANEL
(SEE PAGE BO±97)
6. INSTALL SHIFTING HOLE COVER
(SEE PAGE BO±97)
7. INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 FINISH PANEL
(SEE PAGE BO±97)
8. INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR
(SEE PAGE BO±97)
9. INSTALL LOWER FINISH PANEL
(SEE PAGE BO±97)
10. INSTALL SIDE PANELS (SEE PAGE BO±97)

H23211
RS±44
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
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11. CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
(a) Connect the airbag connector as shown in the illustration.
(b) Attach the connector clamp to the reinforcement.
12. INSTALL COWL TRIM BOARDS
(SEE PAGE BO±97)
13. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATES
(SEE PAGE BO±97)
14. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMI-
NAL
15. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (SEE PAGE BE±77)
Some system need initialization when disconnecting the cable
from the negative battery terminal.
16. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE PAGE DI±1137)

RS0TA±03
H24311
H24312
RS±46
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
3329 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
REMOVAL
HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
NOTICE:

If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected
and the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position,
DTCs will be recorded.

Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace them with new ones.
1. PRECAUTION (SEE PAGE RS±1 and RS±3)
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the
airbag working.
3. REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVERS
Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 seat track covers.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT
(a) Remove the 4 bolts.
(b) w/ Side airbag:
Disconnect the connectors.
(c) Remove the front seat.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the body.
5. REMOVE HEADREST
6. REMOVE SLIDE KNOB AND RECLINING KNOB
Using a screwdriver, remove the slide knob and reclining knob.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
7. REMOVE SEAT CUSHION LOWER SHIELD, SEAT
CUSHION OUTER SHIELD AND SEAT CUSHION IN-
NER SHIELD
(a) Remove the screw from the seat cushion outer shield.
(b) Perform the same procedure as for the seat cushion inner
shield.

RS0LB±07
H16230
Cross Section
H23933
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
RS±49
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
INSPECTION
1. VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (see page DI±1147).
(b) With the front seat airbag assy installed on the vehicle,
perform a visual check. If there are any defects as men-
tioned below, replace the front seatback assy with a new
one:
Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front
seatback assy around the front seat airbag assy.
2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
NOT DEPLOYED
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check (see page DI±1147).
(b) Perform a visual check which includes the following items
with the seatback assembly removed from the vehicle.

Cuts, tears and cracks on the side airbag assembly.

Cuts and cracks in wire harness, and chipping in
connectors.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the front seatback assem-
bly, see page RS±46 and RS±57. Be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure.

AB0158
Battery
SST
H17490
H17494SST SST
R13455
10 m (33 ft) or more
SSTBattery
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
RS±51
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2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
1. AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN SCRAPPING VE-
HICLE
(a) Check the function of the SST (see step 1±(a) on page
RS±23).
SST 09082±00700
(b) Precaution (see page RS±1 and RS±3).
(c) Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the
airbag working.
(d) Remove the 4 bolts from the front seat assembly
(see page BO±111 (power adjuster type) and BO±125
(manual adjuster type)).
HINT:
Keep the front seat assembly LH in the cabin.
(e) Disconnect the connector (yellow colored one) from the
front seat airbag assembly LH.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(f) Install the SST.
(1) Connect the connectors of the SST to the airbag
connector.
SST 09082±00700, 09082±00750
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
(2) Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the ve-
hicle side window.
(3) Maintaining enough clearance for the SST wire har-
ness in the front side window, close all doors and
windows of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
(4) Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery posi-
tive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery neg-
ative (±) terminal.

H17495
AB0152
SST RS±52
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
3335 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
(g) Deploy the airbag.
(1) Check that no one is inside the vehicle or within a
10 m (33 ft) radius of the vehicle.
(2) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.
CAUTION:

When deploying the airbag, make sure that no one is
near the vehicle.

The front seat airbag assembly becomes extremely
hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for
at least 30 minutes after deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front
seat airbag assembly with a deployed airbag.

Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat airbag assem-
bly with a deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
HINT:
The airbag deploys as the LED of the SST activation switch
comes on.
2. DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF SIDE AIRBAG
ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:

When disposing of the side airbag assembly, never
use the customer's vehicle to deploy the airbag.

Be sure to follow the procedure given below when de-
ploying the airbag.
HINT:
Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.
(a) Check the function of the SST (see step 1±(a)).
(b) Remove the front seat airbag assembly
(see page BO±111 (power adjuster type) and BO±125
(manual adjuster type)).
(c) Remove the seatback assembly (see page RS±46).