Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 565

RS013–02

RS–20

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE

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INSTALLATION

(See page 

SR–16

)

RS014–02

W03845

CD Auto Changer

Front Upper Panel

Front Passenger
Airbag Assembly

21 (210, 15)

No.1 Lower Retainer

A/C Unit Duct

Lower Instrument Panel

No.2 Under Cover

Lower Instrument Cover

Front Door Scuff Plate

Cowl Side Trim

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf) : Specified torque

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

RS–21

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FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

COMPONENTS

RS02P–01

H01349

W03622

RS–22

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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REMOVAL

NOTICE:

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

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

1.

DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR

(a)

Remove the lower instrument cover inside the No.2 under
cover.

NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(b)

Pull up the connector.

(c)

Disconnect the front passenger airbag connector.

2.

REMOVE THESE PARTS: (See page 

BO–79

)

(a)

Front door scuff plate

(b)

Cowl side trim

(c)

No.2 under cover

(d)

Lower instrument panel

(e)

No.1 lower retainer

(f)

Finish upper panel

(g)

CD auto changer

(h)

A/C unit duct

3.

REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Remove the 2 bolts, 4 nuts and front passenger airbag assem-
bly.
CAUTION:

Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly
with the airbag deployment direction facing down-
ward.

Never disassemble the front passenger airbag as-
sembly.

RS02Q–01

W03614

W03619

W03846

W03620

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

RS–23

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INSPECTION

1.

VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION

(a)

Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page 

DI–324

)

(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 A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
NOT DEPLOYED

(a)

Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page 

DI–324

)

(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 harnesses, and for
chipping in connectors.

Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument
panel and instrument panel reinforcement.

HINT:

If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement
is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it
with a new one.

There should be no interference between the instrument
panel and the front passenger airbag assembly.

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

RS–22

, 

RS–32

 and be sure to follow the

correct procedure.