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Removal [12/2019 - 10/2022]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2019 - 11/2023]

    NOTE:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

  2. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - 10/2022]

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

    for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    WARNING:

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

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    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2020 - 10/2021] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2021 - 10/2022]

  4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    WARNING:

    When storing the curtain shield airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

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    Deployment Side
    NOTE:

    When removing the curtain shield airbag assembly, have assistants hold it to prevent it from bending.

    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.
    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
      WARNING:

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

    3. Disconnect the airbag connector.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

      HINT: 

      Refer to How to Connect or Disconnect Airbag Connector.

      Refer to HOW TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR [12/2019 - 11/2023]

    4. Disengage the 4 clamps to disconnect the airbag wire harness.
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    5. Using a needle nose pliers No. 2 or equivalent, remove the 8 pins from the 8 clips (A).
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      *1 Pin *2 Spacer
      *a Clip (A) *b Clip (B)
      *c Spacer Location *d Needle Nose Pliers No. 2
      *e Thin Screwdriver - -
      Remove in this Direction - -
    6. Using 2 thin screwdrivers, disengage the 2 claws of each clip (A) and separate the 8 clips (A) from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

      HINT: 

      Separate the 8 clips (A) and curtain shield airbag assembly from the vehicle body as a unit.

    7. Disengage the 2 clips (B).
    8. While holding the curtain shield airbag assembly, remove the 5 bolts and curtain shield airbag assembly.
    9. Remove the 8 clips (A) and the spacer from the curtain shield airbag assembly.
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