
H40005
Battery
SST(s)
H42759
H42760
±
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG ASSY LH
60±43
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL   (RM1018E)
2. DISPOSE OF CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG ASSY LH
(WHEN DISPOSING OF AIRBAG A SSEMBLY
DEPLOYMENT METHOD)
NOTICE:
When disposing of the curtain shield airbag assy LH,
never use the customer's vehicle to deploy the air-
bag.
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 performance of the SST(s) (See step 1±(a) on page 60±19).
(b)Remove the curtain shield airbag assy LH (See page  60±38).
CAUTION:
When removing the curtain shield airbag assy LH, 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.
(c) Cut off the deployment section of the  curtain shield airbag assy LH. 

600AB±04
H42640
60±70
±
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SEAT POSITION AIR BAG SENSOR
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL   (RM1018E)
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
Replacement  procedure of the RH side is the same as that of the LH side.
1.PRECAUTION (See page 60±1)
2.DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See page 60±1)
3.REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVER LH (See page 72±16)
4.REMOVE SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER INNER LH (See page 72±16)
5.REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSY LH (See page 72±16) 6. REMOVE SEAT POSITION AIR BAG SENSOR
(a) Disconnect  the connector of the seat position airbag sen-sor.
(b) Using a torx socket wrench (T30), remove the torx screw and seat position airbag sensor.
7. INSTALL SEAT POSITION AIR BAG SENSOR
(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.
(b) Check that the battery negative (±) terminal is disconnected.
NOTICE:
Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench (T30), install the seat position airbag sen\
sor with the torx screw. Torque: 8.0 N m (82 kgf cm, 71 in. lbf)
NOTICE:
If the seat position airbag sensor has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other de-
fects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the seat position airbag sensor with a new one.
When installing the seat position airbag sensor, take care that the SRS wiring does not interfere
with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
(d) Connect the connector of the seat position airbag sensor.
(e) Check that no play is identified.
8.INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSY LH (See page 72±16)
Torque: 37 N m (375 kgf cm, 27 ft lbf)
9.SRS WARNING LIGHT (See page 05±1184) 

600A7±03
H42767
60±66
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY LH
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL   (RM1018E)
REPLACEMENT
HINT:
Replacement  procedure of the RH side is the same as that for with LH side.
1.PRECAUTION (See page 60±1)
2.DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL (See page 60±1)
3.REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See page 76±36)
4.REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See page 76±36)
5.REMOVE FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH (See page 76±36)
6.REMOVE REAR DOOR WEATHERSTRIP LH (See page 76±36)
7.REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER LH (See page 76±36)
8.REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSY LH (See page 61±7) 9. REMOVE SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY LH
(a) Remove the bolt and the side airbag sensor assy LH.
(b) Disconnect  the connector from the side airbag sensorassy LH.
10. INSTALL SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ASSY LH
(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.
(b) Check that the battery negative (±) terminal is disconnected.
NOTICE:
Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing the terminal.
(c) Install the side airbag sensor assy LH with the nut. Torque: 8.0 N m (82 kgf cm, 70 in. lbf)
NOTICE:
If the side airbag sensor assy LH has been dropped, or there are any cra\
cks, dents or other de-
fects in the case, bracket or connector, replace the side airbag sensor assy LH with a new one.
When installing the side airbag sensor assy LH, take care that the SRS wiring\
 does not interfere
with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
(d) Connect the connector of the side airbag sensor assy LH.
(e) Check that no play is identified.
11.INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSY LH (See page 61±7)
12.INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (See page 05±1184) 

H42637
H42638Marks
±
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SPIRAL CABLE SUB±ASSY
60±27
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL   (RM1018E)
13. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE SUB±ASSY
(a) Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.
NOTICE:
Make sure of the neutral position since the pin of the turn signal switc\
h may be snapped.
(b) Install the spiral cable sub±assy.
NOTICE:
When replacing the spiral cable sub±assy with a new one, remove the l\
ock pin before installing the
steering wheel assy.
(c) Connect the airbag connector and the connector.
(d) Install the steering column cover with the 3 screws.
14. ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE SUB±ASSY
(a) Check that the ignition switch is off.
(b) Check that the battery negative terminal is disconnected.
NOTICE:
Do not start the operation for 90 seconds after removing
the terminal.
(c) Turn the spiral cable sub±assy counterclockwise slowlyby hand until it feels firm.
(d) Then rotate the spiral cable sub±assy clockwise about 2.5 turns to align the marks.
HINT:
The spiral cable sub±assy will rotate about 2.5 turns to both left
and right of the center.
15.INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB±ASSY LOWER (See page 50±9)
16.INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR BAG ASSY (See page 60±54)
17.INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSY (See page 50±9)
18. INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
19.INSTALL HORN BUTTON ASSY (See page 60±17)
20.INSPECT HORN BUTTON ASSY (See page 60±11)
21.INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT (See page 05±1184) 

H42657
H42659
60±14
±
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL   (RM1018E)
10. INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSY (VEHICLE IN- VOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT
DEPLOYED)
(a)Do a diagnostic system check (See page 05±1184).
(b) Do a visual check of the instrument panel airbag assy re- moved from the vehicle:
Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the
instrument panel airbag assy.
HINT:
Never repair it in order for reuse or replacement.
There should be no interference between the horn button
assy and steering wheel assy, and the clearance should
be uniform all the around when the new horn button assy
is installed on the steering wheel assy.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation procedures of the horn button
assy, see ºReplacementº on page 60±54, and be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.
11. AIRBAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a)Do a diagnostic system check (See page 05±1184).
12. AIRBAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED)
(a)Do a diagnostic system check (See page 05±1184).
13. AIRBAG SENSOR ASSY CENTER (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
DEPLOYED)
(a)Replace the airbag sensor assy center (See page 60±62).
14. AIRBAG FRONT SENSOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a)Do a diagnostic system check (See page 05±1184).
15. AIRBAG FRONT SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a)Do a diagnostic system check (See page 05±1184).
(b) When the headlamp of the vehicle or its periphery is damaged, check if t\
here is any damage to the airbag front sensor. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the airbag front sensor with
a new one:
If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the airbag front sensor with a new one:
Cracks, dents or chips in the case.
Cracks, dents, chips and scratches in the connector.
Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number.
16. AIRBAG FRONT SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)
(a)Replace the airbag front sensor assy (See page 60±64).
17. SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSY (VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a)Do a diagnostic system check (See page 05±1184). 

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
60±15
AVENSIS REPAIR MANUAL   (RM1018E)
18. SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT
DEPLOYED)
(a)Do a diagnostic system check (See page 05±1184).
(b) When the center pillar of the vehicle or its periphery is damaged, check if \
there is any damage to the
side airbag sensor. If there are any defects as  mentioned below, replace the side airbag sensor with
a new one:
If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the side airbag sensor with a new one:
Cracks, dents or chips in the case.
Cracks, dents, chips and scratches in the connector.
Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number.
19. SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)
(a)Replace the front seat airbag assy and side airbag sensor assy (See page 60±66).
20. AIRBAG SENSOR REAR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a)Do a diagnostic system check (See page 05±1184).
21. AIRBAG SENSOR REAR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED)
(a)Do a diagnostic system check (See page 05±1184).
(b) When the quarter panel of the vehicle or its periphery is damaged, check if \
there is any damage to the airbag sensor rear. If there are  any defects as mentioned below, replace the airbag sensor rear with
a new one:
If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the airbag sensor rear with a new one:
Cracks, dents or chips in the case.
Cracks, dents, chips and scratches in the connector.
Peeling off of the label or damage to the serial number.
22. AIRBAG SENSOR REAR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS DEPLOYED)
(a)Replace the curtain shield airbag assy and airbag sensor rear (See page 60±68).
23. SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a)Do a diagnostic system check (See page 05±1184).
24. SEAT POSITION AIRBAG SENSOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a)Do a diagnostic system check (See page 05±1184).
(b) Do a visual check for damage to the seat position airbag sensor even if th\
e airbag was not deployed:
Cracks, dents or chips in the case.
Cracks, dents, chips and scratches in the connector.
25. WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a)Do a diagnostic system check (See page 05±1184).
26. WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION)
(a)Do a diagnostic system check (See page 05±1184).
(b) Check for breaks in all wires of the SRS wire harness, and exposed condu\
ctors.
(c) Check to see if the SRS wire harness connectors are cracked or chipped.
HINT:
The SRS wire harness is integrated with the engine room main wire, instrume\
nt panel wire floor wire, floor
wire No.2 harness assembly.