Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 A
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Supplemental Restraint Systems
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000002VHU008X
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: AIRBAG SYSTEM: PRECAUTION (2008 Sequoia) .

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: INITIALIZATION (2008 Sequoia) .

2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

3. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

4. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

5. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

7. REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY DOOR / HATCH: HOOD LOCK CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

9. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

10. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

11. REMOVE REAR UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

12. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX POCKET INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

13. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

14. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

15. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: FRONT CONSOLE BOX: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+

16. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY



CAUTION:

Confirm that the negative battery terminal is disconnected before performing the operation. Even an impact to only the airbag sensor will cause the airbag to deploy.

(a) Pull the lever down and detach the connector holder.


(b) Remove the 3 bolts and remove the airbag sensor.