2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA Page 18

RS0LD±06
RS±56
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
3339 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the seat frame assembly or seatback cover with a new one.
CaseReplacing part
The side airbag has been deployed.Seat assembly
The side airbag assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.Seat frame assembly
The side airbag assembly has been found to have cuts while checking items
(see page RS±49).Seat frame assembly
The seatback cover has been found to have cuts and frayed seams while
checking items
(see page RS±49).
Seatback cover
The side airbag assembly has been found to be faulty while checking items
(See page RS±49).Seat frame assembly
The seatback cover has been found to be faulty while checking items
(see page RS±49).Seatback cover
The seatback assembly has been dropped.Seat frame assembly
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the seat frame assembly, see page RS±46 and RS±57. Be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.

H24314
H24313
H24312
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
RS±59
3342 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
(d) Install the 2 screws to the seat cushion lower shield.
(e) Install the 2 screws to the seat cushion inner shield.
(f) Install the 2 screws to the seat cushion outer shield.
(g) Install the screw to the seat cushion outer shield.
8. INSTALL SLIDE KNOB AND RECLINING KNOB
9. INSTALL HEADREST
10. INSTALL FRONT SEAT
Mount the front seat to the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the body.
(a) w/ Side airbag:
Connect the connectors.
(b) Connect the connectors.
(c) Slide the front seat to the rearmost position.
(d) Tighten the bolts on the front side temporarily, starting
from the bolt on the inner side.
(e) Tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N´m (377 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(f) Slide the front seat to the foremost position.
(g) Tighten the bolts on the rear side temporarily, starting
from the bolt on the inner side.
(h) Tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N´m (377 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
11. INSTALL SEAT TRACK COVERS
12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMI-
NAL
13. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (SEE PAGE BE±77)
Some system need initialization when disconnecting the cable
from the negative battery terminal.
14. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE PAGE DI±1137)

RS11D±01
H24331ClawClip
H24332
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
RS±61
3344 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) Disconnect the connectors.
(c) w/ Side airbag:
Disconnect the airbag connector.
(d) Remove the front seat.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the body.
5. REMOVE HEADREST
6. REMOVE SEAT CUSHION OUTER SHIELD
(a) Remove the screw from the seat cushion outer shield.
(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the seat cushion outer
shield.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
7. REMOVE RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE
8. REMOVE VERTICAL ADJUSTER HANDLE
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the vertical adjuster handle
cap.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

RS0LH±05
H16230
Cross Section
H23933
RS±64
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
3347 Author: Date:
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±61 and RS±67. Be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure.

RS0LI±03
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
RS±65
3348 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
DISPOSAL
See page RS±50.

RS0LJ±03
RS±66
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
3349 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the seat frame assembly or seatback cover with a new one.
CaseReplacing part
The side airbag has been deployed.Seat assembly
The side airbag assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.Seat frame assembly
The side airbag assembly has been found to have cuts while checking items
(See page RS±64).Seat frame assembly
The seatback cover has been found to have cuts and frayed seams while
checking items
(See page RS±64).
Seatback cover
The side airbag assembly has been found to be faulty while checking items
(See page RS±64).Seat frame assembly
The seatback cover has been found to be faulty while checking items
(See page RS±64).Seatback cover
The seatback assembly has been dropped.Seat frame assembly
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the seat frame assembly, see page RS±61 and RS±67. Be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.

H24333
H24331ClawsClip
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Manual Adjuster Type)
RS±69
3352 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
6. INSTALL VERTICAL ADJUSTER HANDLE
(a) Install the vertical adjuster handle with the 2 screws.
(b) Install the vertical adjuster handle cap.
7. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE
8. INSTALL SEAT CUSHION OUTER SHIELD
Install the seat cushion outer shield with the screw.
9. INSTALL HEADREST
10. INSTALL FRONT SEAT
Mount the front seat to the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the body.
(a) w/ Side airbag:
Connect the airbag connector.
(b) Connect the connectors.
(c) Slide the front seat to the rearmost position.
(d) Tighten the bolts on the front side temporarily, starting
from the bolt on the inner side.
(e) Tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N´m (377 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(f) Slide the front seat to the foremost position.
(g) Tighten the bolts on the rear side temporarily, starting
from the bolt on the inner side.
(h) Tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N´m (377 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
11. INSTALL SEAT TRACK COVERS
12. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMI-
NAL
13. PERFORM INITIALIZATION (SEE PAGE BE±77)
Some system need initialization when disconnecting the cable
from the negative battery terminal.
14. INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (SEE PAGE DI±1137)

RS11F±01
H23897
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMCURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS±71
3354 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 ACC or ON 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 ROOF HEADLINING (SEE PAGE BO±101)
4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(b) Remove the 13 bolts and the curtain shield airbag assem-
bly.