CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY > INSTALLATION

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1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
   

2. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected.
   

   CAUTION:

   After disconnecting the negative battery terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.

3. Temporarily install the center airbag sensor assembly with the 3 bolts.
   

   NOTICE:

   1. If the center airbag sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are any cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace it with a new one.
      
   2. When installing the center airbag sensor assembly, be careful that the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and that it is not pinched between other parts.
      

4. Tighten the 3 bolts to the specified torque.
   

   Torque:

   17.5 N*m{ 179 kgf*cm , 13 ft.*lbf }

5. Check that there is no looseness in the installation parts of the center airbag sensor assembly.
   

6. Connect the 3 connectors to the center airbag sensor assembly.
   

7. Check that the waterproof sheet is properly set.
   

1. Connect the connector to the console cover lower.
   

2. Install the console cover lower with the 2 screws.
   

1. Connect each of the clamp and the connector.
   

2. Keeping the rear console box pulled in the rear direction of the vehicle, install the 6 bolts from the left and right sides.
   

3. Connect the console box lock control cable assembly and install the rear console box.
   

1. Slide the front seat assemblies RH and LH forward.
   

2. Slide the rear console box fully to the back end and install the console box hole cover.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the console box No.2 hole cover and the console box hole cover.

1. Engage the 2 clips.
   

2. Install the 7 screws <C> and the instrument panel finish panel lower center.
   

1. Slide the floor carpet cover center LH to the rear of the vehicle, and engage the 2 claws to the instrument panel finish panel lower center at the floor carpet cover center LH.
   

2. Install the 2 clips and the floor carpet cover center LH.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the floor carpet cover center RH and the floor carpet cover center LH.

1. Connect the connectors.
   

2. Install the 2 bolts <A>, the 2 screws <C>, and the glove compartment door assembly.
   

1. Connect the connectors.
   

2. Engage the 3 claws and install the instrument panel No.2 under cover sub-assembly.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the cowl side trim sub-assembly RH and the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH (Click here).

1. Connect the connector. (w/ illumination scuff plate)
   

2. Engage the 6 claws and 4 clips, and install the front door scuff plate.
   

1. Connect the connectors.
   

2. Engage the 5 claws and the 4 clips.
   

3. Connect the hood lock control cable assembly.
   

4. Install the bolt <A>, the screw <C>, and the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly lower.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the front door scuff RH plate and the front door scuff LH plate (Click here).

1. Connect the connectors.
   

2. Engage the 2 clips and install the instrument panel finish panel lower.
   

1. Engage the 4 clips and install the console panel upper front.
   

1. Place the front seat assembly in the vehicle and align the adjuster pin with the hole on the vehicle side.
   

   NOTICE:

   When installing the passenger side front seat assembly, be careful not to step on the yaw rate sensor mounted on the floor under the seat.

2. Connect the connector.
   

3. Install the clamp.
   

4. Connect the negative battery cable.
   

5. Move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position by operating the slide and vertical power seat switch knob.
   

   NOTICE:

   Check that the seat is locked.

6. Temporarily install the front side of the front seat assembly with the 2 bolts.
   

7. Move the front seat assembly fully forward by operating the slide and vertical power seat switch knob.
   

   NOTICE:

   Check that the seat is locked.

8. Temporarily install the rear side of the front seat assembly with the 2 bolts.
   

9. Move the front seat assembly to the rearmost position by operating the slide and vertical power seat switch knob.
   

   NOTICE:

   Check that the seat is locked.

10. Fully tighten the 2 bolts on the front side of the front seat assembly in the order of the inner side bolt and then the outer side bolt.
    

    Torque:

    37 N*m{ 377 kgf*cm , 27 ft.*lbf }

11. Move the front seat assembly fully forward by operating the slide and vertical power seat switch knob.
    

    NOTICE:

    Check that the seat is locked.

12. Fully tighten the 2 bolts on the rear side of the front seat assembly in the order of the inner side bolt and then the outer side bolt.
    

    Torque:

    37 N*m{ 377 kgf*cm , 27 ft.*lbf }

1. Perform initialization (Click here).
   

   HINT:

   Some systems need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal.

1. Inspect the SRS warning light (Click here).