Lexus GS300/400 (2000 year). Manual - part 243

RS08C–01

RS–26

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE

2257

INSTALLATION

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL AND SPIRAL CABLE (See page 

SR–17

)

RS07D–01

H02588

Instrument Panel

Front Passenger
Airbag Assembly

5.6 (57, 49 in.·lbf)

: Specified torque

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

RS–27

2258

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS

RS07E–01

H02589

H02590

H02591

RS–28

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

2259

REMOVAL

NOTICE:

If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected
and the ignition switch is in ON or ACC position, DTCs
will be recorded.

Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace with new parts.

1.

DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR

(a)

Using a screwdriver, remove the glove compartment door
finish plate.

HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(b)

Remove the airbag connector from the plate.

(c)

Disconnect the airbag connector.

2.

REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL
(See page 

BO–91

)

3.

REMOVE  FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a)

Remove the 2 bolts and 2 straps.

(b)

Remove the 2 nuts and front passenger airbag assembly.

CAUTION:

Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly
with the airbag deployment side facing down.

Never disassemble the front passenger airbag as-
sembly.

RS07F–01

H02572

H02592

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

RS–29

2260

INSPECTION

1.

VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION

(a)

Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page 

DI–552

)

(b)

Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the front passenger airbag assembly installed in the ve-
hicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the
front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel.

2.

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
NOT DEPLOYED

(a)

Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page 

DI–552

)

(b)

Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the
vehicle.

Check cuts minute cracks or marked discoloration
on the front passenger airbag assembly.

Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chip-
ping in connectors.

CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag
assembly, see page 

RS–28

 and 

RS–38

, and be sure to fol-

low the correct procedure.