Toyota Sienna Service Manual: Removal

Toyota Sienna Service Manual / Supplemental restraint system / Spiral cable / Removal

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION: Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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

3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.3 COVER LOWER

5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.2 COVER LOWER

6. REMOVE STEERING PAD

7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

Remove the 2 screws and the steering column cover.

9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE

Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

NOTICE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.

REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT SPIRAL CABLE

If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the spiral cable with a new one: Scratches, cracks, dents or chips on the connector or the spiral cable.

Installation

1. INSTALL SPIRAL CABLE Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead. Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position. NOTICE: If it is not in the neutral pos ...

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Installation
1. INSTALL CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY Check that the ignition switch is off. Check that the battery negative (-) terminal is disconnected. CAUTION: After disconnecting the negative battery terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation. &n ...

On-vehicle inspection
1. INSPECT MASS AIR FLOW METE NOTICE: Perform the mass air flow (MAF) meter inspection by following the procedures below. Only replace the MAF meter when the MAF value in the DATA LIST (with the engine stopped) are not within the normal operating range or there is fore ...