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Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry HV Prod Date Range: [07/2017 - 10/2020]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR (for Center Pillar): REMOVAL; 2018 - 2020 MY Camry HV [07/2017 - 10/2020]

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during side No. 1 airbag sensor removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced

Replaced Part or Performed Procedure

Necessary Procedure

Effect/Inoperative Function when Necessary Procedure not Performed

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Disconnect cable from negative auxiliary battery terminal

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

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Pre-collision system

Intelligent clearance sonar system*

Lighting system (w/ AFS)(EXT)

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

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Panoramic view monitor system

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HINT:

  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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NOTICE:

After turning the power 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.

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2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

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3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

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CAUTION:

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

NOTICE:

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

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4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE

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5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

HINT:

Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows the removal of the lower center pillar garnish.

6. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

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7. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

HINT:

Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that allows the removal of the lower center pillar garnish.

8. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH

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9. REMOVE SIDE NO. 1 AIRBAG SENSOR

(a) Check that the power switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

CAUTION:

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

(c) Disconnect the connector from the side No. 1 airbag sensor.

NOTICE:

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

(1) Push down the white housing lock and slide the yellow CPA. (At this time, the connector cannot be disconnected yet.)

*a

White Housing Lock

*b

Yellow CPA

*c

Connector lock is released

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(2) Push down the white housing lock again and disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

Do not push down the part (A) shown in the illustration when disconnecting the connector.

(d) Remove the bolt and disengage the claw to remove the side No. 1 airbag sensor.

(e) Check that the position of the white housing lock is as shown in the illustration.

*a

Incorrect

*b

Correct