Last Modified: 11-20-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000001T5PG
Model Year Start: 2021 Model: Camry HV Prod Date Range: [10/2020 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL; 2021 - 2024 MY Camry HV [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 curtain shield airbag assembly 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

Link

Disconnect cable from negative auxiliary battery terminal

Perform steering sensor zero point calibration

Lane tracing assist system

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Pre-collision system

Lighting system (w/ AFS)(EXT)

Memorize steering angle neutral point

Parking assist monitor system

2018 - 2024 MY Camry HV [07/2017 -        ]; PARK ASSIST / MONITORING: PARKING ASSIST MONITOR SYSTEM: INITIALIZATION

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 ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

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

Deployment Side

NOTICE:

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

(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) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector locking button and disconnect the airbag connector.

*a

Airbag Connector

*b

Airbag Connector Locking Button

*c

Protective Tape

Release in this Direction

NOTICE:

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

(d) Using a needle nose pliers No. 2 or equivalent, remove the 3 pins from the 2 clips (A) and clip (B).

NOTICE:

Do not damage the pins.

*1

Pin

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-

*a

Clip (A)

*b

Clip (B)

*c

Clip (C)

*d

Clip (D)

*e

Needle Nose Pliers No. 2

*f

Thin Screwdriver

Remove in this Direction

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(e) Using 2 thin screwdrivers, disengage the 2 claws of each clip (A) and (B), and separate the 2 clips (A) and clip (B) from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Separate the 2 clips (A), clip (B) and curtain shield airbag assembly from the vehicle body as a unit.

(f) Disengage the 4 clips (C) and remove the clip (D).

(g) While holding the curtain shield airbag assembly, remove the 5 bolts and curtain shield airbag assembly.

(h) Remove the 2 clips (A) and clip (B) from the curtain shield airbag assembly.