2001 TOYOTA SEQUOIA airbag

H24665
Tires
(2 or more)
Tires
(2 or more)
H23917
H24672
Battery
SSTFront Passenger
Airbag Assembly
10 m (33 ft) or more
RS±40
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(d) Place the tires.
(1) Place at least 2 tires under the tire which the front
passenger airbag assembly is tied to.
(2) Place at least 2 tires over the tire which the front
passenger airbag assembly is tied to. The top tire
should have the disc wheel installed.
(3) Tie the tires together with 2 wire harness.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the wire harness is tight. Looseness in the
wire harness results in the tires coming free due to the
shock when the airbag is deployed.
(e) Install the SST.
Connect the SST connector.
SST 09082±00700, 09082±00780
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock. Also, se-
cure some slack for the SST wire harness inside the tire.
(f) Deploy the airbag.
(1) Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery posi-
tive (+) terminal and the black clip of the SST to the
battery negative (±) terminal.
(2) Check that no one is within a 10 m (33 ft) radius of
the tire which the front passenger airbag assembly
is tied to.
(3) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.
CAUTION:
When deploying the airbag, make sure that no one is near
the tire.
HINT:
The airbag deploys as the LED of the SST activation switch
comes on.

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(g) Dispose of the front passenger airbag assembly.
CAUTION:

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.
(1) Remove the front passenger airbag assembly from
the tire.
(2) Place the front passenger airbag assembly in a
plastic bag, tie it tightly and dispose of it as other
general part disposal.

RS0BI±07
RS±42
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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
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RS±43
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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
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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)

RS0T9±06
H23932
37 (377, 27)
37 (377, 27)
37 (377, 27)
37 (377, 27)
37 (377, 27)
42 (428, 31)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
Non±reusable part
Seat Cushion Outer Shield
Slide KnobReclining Knob Lumbar Switch Power Seat Switch
Seat Cushion Lower ShieldSeat Position Sensor Seat Cushion Inner Shield
Driver's seat:
Torx) Screw
Seat Position
Sensor Protector
Driver's seat:
Hog Ring

Front Seat Inner BeltHeadrest Support
Seat Frame Assembly Seatback CoverSeatback Pad
Spacer
Seat Track Cover Seat Track CoverArmrest Assembly Armrest CapArmrest SpacerArmrest Lock Plate
Headrest
8.0 (82, 72 in.´lbf)
w/ Side Airbag:
5.5 (56, 49 in.´lbf)
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SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)
COMPONENTS

RS0TA±03
H24311
H24312
RS±46
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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.

H24313
H24314
H24315
H24316
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(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.