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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.
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H24313
H24314
H24315
H24316
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
RS±47
3330 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
(c) Remove the 2 screws from the seat cushion outer shield.
(d) Remove the screw form the seat cushion inner shield.
(e) Remove the 2 screws from the seat cushion lower shield.
(f) Disconnect the lumbar switch connector from the lumbar
switch, and remove the seat cushion lower shield, outer
shield and inner shield.
(g) Remove the screw and separate the seat cushion lower
shield and seat cushion outer shield.
(h) Perform the same procedure on the other side.
8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT
(a) Disconnect the wire harness clamps and connectors.
(b) Remove the nut and front seat inner belt.
9. REMOVE LUMBAR SWITCH
Remove the 2 screws and lumbar switch from the seat cushion
outer shield.
10. REMOVE POWER SEAT SWITCH
Remove the 3 screws and power seat switch.
11. REMOVE ARMREST ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the armrest cap.
(b) Remove the bolt, armrest spacer, armrest lock plate and
armrest assembly.
(c) Remove the spacer from the armrest assembly.
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H24317
H24861
H24321
Hog Ring
H24318Hog Ring
H24319
RS±48
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
3331 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
12. REMOVE SEATBACK COVER AND PAD
(a) Remove the hog rings from the seat frame assembly.
(b) Open the fastener.
(c) w/ Side airbag:
Remove the nut and disconnect the seatback cover
bracket from the seat frame assembly.
(d) Remove the hog rings from the seat frame assembly.
(e) Remove the hog rings from the seat frame assembly.
(f) Remove the seatback cover and pad from the seat frame
assembly.
13. REMOVE SEATBACK COVER
(a) Turn up the seatback cover and remove the hog rings.
(b) Remove the 2 headrest supports.
(c) Remove the seatback cover from the seatback pad.
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RS0LB±07
H16230
Cross Section
H23933
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
RS±49
3332 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±46 and RS±57. Be sure to follow the cor-
rect procedure.
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RS11B±01
AB0152
SST RS±50
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
3333 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
DISPOSAL
HINT:
Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
When scrapping a vehicle equipped with the SRS or dis-
posing of the front seat airbag assembly LH, be sure to
deploy the airbag first in accordance with the procedure
described below. If any abnormality occurs with the airbag
deployment, contact the SERVICE DEPT. of TOYOTA
MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
CAUTION:
Never dispose of a front seat airbag assembly that
has an undeployed airbag.
The airbag produces an exploding sound when it is
deployed, so perform the operation outdoors and
where it will not create a nuisance to nearby resi-
dents.
When deploying the airbag, always use the specified
SST (SRS Airbag Deployment Tool). Perform the op-
eration in a place away from electrical noise.
When deploying the airbag, perform the operation at
least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front seat airbag as-
sembly.
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.
Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat airbag assem-
bly with a deployed airbag.
HINT:
Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.
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AB0158
Battery
SST
H17490
H17494SST SST
R13455
10 m (33 ft) or more
SSTBattery
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
RS±51
3334 Author: Date:
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.
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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).
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H23934
AB0163
Wire Harness
Diameter
Stripped Wire Harness Section
H17493
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
RS±53
3336 Author: Date:
2005 SEQUOIA (RM1146U)
(d) Remove the 2 nuts and side airbag assembly from the
seatback assembly.
CAUTION:
When removing the front seat airbag assembly, work
must be started 90 seconds after the ignition switch
is turned to the ºLOCKº position and the negative (±)
terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
When storing the front passenger airbag assembly,
keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
(e) Using a service±purpose wire harness for the vehicle, tie
down the front passenger airbag assembly to the tire.
Wire harness: Stripped wire harness section
1.25 mm
2
or more (0.0019 in2. or more)
HINT:
To calculate the area of the stripped wire harness section:
Area = 3.14 x (Diameter)
2 divided by 4
CAUTION:
If the wire harness is too thin or an alternative object is
used to tie down the front passenger airbag assembly, it
may be snapped by the shock when the airbag is deployed.
Always use a wire harness for vehicle use with an area of
at least 1.25 mm
2
(0.0019 in.2).
(1) Install the 2 nuts to the side airbag assembly.