1. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION)

2. INSPECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

HINT: There should be no interference between the instrument panel and the front passenger airbag assembly.
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct removal and installation procedures.
Front passenger airbag assembly
RemovalIf the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system
to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency ...
Clearance warning ECU
COMPONENTS
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
2. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUBASSEMBLY LOWER LH
4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD INSERT SUB-ASSEMBLY
5. REMOVE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU
Disconnect each connector.
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Disassembly
1. INSPECT UNDERDRIVE PLANETARY GEAR
PRELOAD
HINT:
(See page AX-260)
2. REMOVE FRONT PLANETARY GEAR NUT
(a) Using SST, loosen the staked part of the lock nut.
SST 09930-00010 (09931-00010, 09931-00020),
09387-00050
(b) Place the underdrive planetary gear in a soft jaw
vise.
NOTIC ...