Toyota Sequoia (2005). Manual - part 835

RS0TA–03

H24311

H24312

RS–46

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)

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REMOVAL

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

NOTICE:

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

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

1.

PRECAUTION (SEE PAGE 

RS–1

 and 

RS–3

)

2.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL

Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the
airbag working.
3.

REMOVE SEAT TRACK COVERS

Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 seat track covers.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT

(a)

Remove the 4 bolts.

(b)

w/ Side airbag:
Disconnect the connectors.

(c)

Remove the front seat.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the body.
5.

REMOVE HEADREST

6.

REMOVE SLIDE KNOB AND RECLINING KNOB

Using a screwdriver, remove the slide knob and reclining knob.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

7.

REMOVE SEAT CUSHION LOWER SHIELD, SEAT
CUSHION OUTER SHIELD AND SEAT CUSHION IN-
NER SHIELD

(a)

Remove the screw from the seat cushion outer shield.

(b)

Perform the same procedure as for the seat cushion inner
shield.

H24313

H24314

H24315

H24316

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)

RS–47

3330

(c)

Remove the 2 screws from the seat cushion outer shield.

(d)

Remove the screw form the seat cushion inner shield.

(e)

Remove the 2 screws from the seat cushion lower shield.

(f)

Disconnect the lumbar switch connector from the lumbar
switch, and remove the seat cushion lower shield, outer
shield and inner shield.

(g)

Remove the screw and separate the seat cushion lower
shield and seat cushion outer shield.

(h)

Perform the same procedure on the other side.

8.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT

(a)

Disconnect the wire harness clamps and connectors.

(b)

Remove the nut and front seat inner belt.

9.

REMOVE LUMBAR SWITCH

Remove the 2 screws and lumbar switch from the seat cushion
outer shield.
10.

REMOVE POWER SEAT SWITCH

Remove the 3 screws and power seat switch.

11.

REMOVE ARMREST ASSEMBLY

(a)

Using a screwdriver, remove the armrest cap.

(b)

Remove the bolt, armrest spacer, armrest lock plate and
armrest assembly.

(c)

Remove the spacer from the armrest assembly.

H24317

H24861

H24321

Hog Ring

H24318

Hog Ring

H24319

RS–48

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)

3331

12.

REMOVE SEATBACK COVER AND PAD

(a)

Remove the hog rings from the seat frame assembly.

(b)

Open the fastener.

(c)

w/ Side airbag:
Remove the nut and disconnect the seatback cover
bracket from the seat frame assembly.

(d)

Remove the hog rings from the seat frame assembly.

(e)

Remove the hog rings from the seat frame assembly.

(f)

Remove the seatback cover and pad from the seat frame
assembly.

13.

REMOVE SEATBACK COVER

(a)

Turn up the seatback cover and remove the hog rings.

(b)

Remove the 2 headrest supports.

(c)

Remove the seatback cover from the seatback pad.

RS0LB–07

H16230

Cross Section

H23933

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM

SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (Power Adjuster Type)

RS–49

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INSPECTION

1.

VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION

(a)

Perform a diagnostic system check (see page 

DI–1147

).

(b)

With the front seat airbag assy installed on the vehicle,
perform a visual check. If there are any defects as men-
tioned below, replace the front seatback assy with a new
one:
Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front
seatback assy around the front seat airbag assy.

2.

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
NOT DEPLOYED

(a)

Perform a diagnostic system check (see page 

DI–1147

).

(b)

Perform a visual check which includes the following items
with the seatback assembly removed from the vehicle.

Cuts, tears and cracks on the side airbag assembly.

Cuts and cracks in wire harness, and chipping in
connectors.

CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the front seatback assem-
bly, see page 

RS–46

 and 

RS–57

. Be sure to follow the cor-

rect procedure.