TOYOTA AVENSIS 1999 Supplement

RS0IS–01
H11626
2 Clips
Pillar Garnish
Cover
H11613
(1)
(2)(3)(4)(5)
H11614
Clear Plastic Bag
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMCURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS–23
REMOVAL
NOTICE:

If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected
and the ignition switch is at ON or ACC position, DTCs
will be recorded.

Never use the airbag parts from another vehicle.
When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH
(a) Using a screw driver, raise the pillar garnish cover.
(b) Remove the bolt, pillar garnish cover, and front pillar gar-
nish.
2. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING

Sedan model (See page BO–23)

Liftback model (See page BO–28)

Wagon model (See page BO–33)
3. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG
(IN CASE WITHOUT REMOVING INFLATER)
(a) In the order shown in the illustration, remove the bolts and
grommets, then remove the deployment section of the
curtain shield airbag.
(b) Put the removed airbag in the clear plastic bag and put it
on the instrument panel.
NOTICE:
Clear plastic bag is not reuse.
CAUTION:
Never diassemble the curtain shield airbag.

H11615
(1)(2)
(3)
(4)(5)(6)
H11622
Clear Plastic Bag
RS–24
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMCURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
4. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the instrument panel assembly. (See page
BO–16)
(b) Disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(c) In the order shown in the illustration, remove the bolts and
grommets, then remove the curtain shield airbag assem-
bly.
HINT:
In case of removing (5) and (6), bind the front and rear of the
airbag, and remove.
(d) Put the removed curtain shield airbag in a clear plastic
bag and keep it in a safe place.
NOTICE:
Protection bag is not reuse.
CAUTION:
Never disassemble the curtain shield airbag assembly.

RS0IT–01
H11616
H11617
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMCURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS–25
INSPECTION
1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
(a) Do a diagnostic system check. (See Pub. No.RM599E on
page DI–152)
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the curtain shield airbag assembly installed in the vehicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the
front pillar garnishes.
2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
NOT DEPLOYED
(a) Do a diagnostic system check. (See Pub. No. RM599E on
page DI–152)
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the curtain shield airbag assembly removed from the ve-
hicle.

Check cuts and cracks, or marked discoloration of
the curtain shield airbag assembly.

Check cuts and cracks in wire harnesses, and chip-
ping in connectors.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the curtain shield airbag as-
sembly, see page RS–23 and RS–32. Be sure to follow the
correct procedure.
3. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
DEPLOYED
(a) Do a diagnostic system check. (See Pub. No. RM599E on
page DI–152)
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the curtain shield airbag assembly removed from the ve-
hicle.

Check the curtain shield airbag installation part of
the instrument panel reinforcement.

Check the damage to the connector and wire har-
ness.
HINT:
If the front pillar garnish or instrument panel reinforcement are
deformed, never repair it. Always replace it with a new one.

RS0IU–01
AB0152
SST
AB0158
Battery
SST RS–26
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMCURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
DISPOSAL
HINT:
When scrapping vehicles equipped with an SRS or disposing
of the curtain shield airbag assembly, always first deploy the air-
bag in accordance with the procedure described below. If any
abnormality occurs with the airbag deployment, contact the
SERVICE DEPT. of the DISTRIBUTOR.
When disposing of a curtain shield airbag assembly with an air-
bag deployed in a collision, follow the same procedure given in
step 1–(e) in ”DISPOSAL”.
CAUTION:

Never dispose of a curtain shield airbag assembly
which has an undeployed airbag.

The airbag produces a sizeable exploding sound
when it deploys, so perform the operation out of
doors and where it will not create a nuisance to
nearby residents.

When deploying the airbag, always use the specified
SST (SRS Airbag Deployment Tool), perform the op-
eration in a place away from electrical noise.
SST 09082–00700

When deploying an airbag, perform the operation at
least 10 m (33 ft) away from the airbag assembly.

The curtain shield airbag assembly is very hot when
the airbag is deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30
minutes after deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling curtain
shield airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.

Do not apply water etc. to a curtain shield airbag as-
sembly with the deployed airbag.
1. AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN SCRAPPING VE-
HICLE
HINT:
Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.
(a) Check functioning of the SST. (See Pub. No. RM599E on
page RS–17)
SST 09082–00700
(b) Remove the lower finish panel and grove compartment
door.

H11623
Curtain Shield
Airbag Connector
H11624
Battery
SST
SST
R13455
10 m (33 ft) or more
H11618
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMCURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS–27
(c) Disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(d) Install the SST.
(1) Connect the 2 SST connector to the airbag connec-
tor.
SST 09082–00700, 09082–00750
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
(2) Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the
front of the vehicle.
(3) Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
(4) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the battery negative
(–) terminal.
(e) Deploy the airbag.
(1) Check that no one is inside the vehicle or within 10
m (33 ft) area around the vehicle.
(2) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.
HINT:
The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of SST activa-
tion switch lights up.
(f) Dispose of the curtain shield airbag assembly.
CAUTION:

The curtain shield airbag assembly is very hot when
the airbag is deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30
minutes after deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a cur-
tain shield airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.

Do not apply water etc. to a curtain shield airbag as-
sembly with the deployed airbag.

AB0163
Wire Harness
Diameter
Stripped Wire Harness Section
H11605
Pull RS–28
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMCURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and scrap
the vehicle with the curtain shield airbag assembly still
installed.
2. DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF CURTAIN
SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:

When disposing of the curtain shield airbag assem-
bly only, never use the customer’s vehicle to deploy
the airbag.

Be sure to follow the procedure given below when de-
ploying the airbag.
HINT:
Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.
(a) Remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.
CAUTION:
Store the curtain shield airbag assembly with the airbag
deployment curtain shield facing upward.
(b) Using a service–purpose wire harness, tie down the cur-
tain shield airbag assembly.
Wire harness: Stripped wire harness section
1.25 mm
2
or more (0.0019 in2 or more)
HINT:
To calculate the square of the stripped wire harness section :
Square = 3.14 x (Diameter)
2 divided by 4
CAUTION:
If a wire harness which is too thin or some other thing is
used to tie down the curtain shield airbag assembly, it may
be snapped by the shock when the airbag is deployed. This
is highly dangerous. Always use a wire harness for vehicle
use which is at least 1.25 mm
2 (0.0019 in2).
(1) Cut the deployment section of the curtain shield air-
bag assembly.

H11607
AB0158
SSTBattery
H11608
Tires
(5 or More)
R05403
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMCURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS–29
(2) Position the inflater of curtain shield airbag inside
the tire with the airbag explosion direction facing in-
side.
Tire size : Must exceed the following dimensions:
Width 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diameter 360 mm (14.17 in.)
CAUTION:

Make sure the wire harness is tight. It is very danger-
ous when a loose wire harness results in the curtain
shield airbag coming free due to the shock from the
airbag exploding.

Always tie down the curtain shield airbag with the ex-
plosion facing inside.
NOTICE:
The tire will be marked by the airbag explosion, so use the
redundant tire.
(c) Check functioning of the SST.
SST 09082–00700, 09082–00750
(d) Place the tires.
(1) Place at least 2 tires under the tire to which the cur-
tain shield airbag is tied.
(2) Place at least 2 tires over the tire to which the curtain
shield airbag is tied. The top tire should have the
wheel installed.
(3) Tie the tires together with 2 wire harnesses.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the wire harnesses are tight. It is very dan-
gerous when loose wire harnesses results in the tires com-
ing free due to the shock from the airbag exploding.
HINT:
Place the SST connector and wire harness inside tires. Secure
at least 1 m (3 ft) of slack for the wire harness.

H11609
10 m (33 ft)
or more SSTBattery
Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly
H11610
Vinyl Bag
RS–30
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMCURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(e) Install the SST.
Connect the connector of 2 SST to the curtain shield air-
bag connector.
SST 09082–00700, 09082–00750
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
(f) Explode the airbag.
(1) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the battery negative
(–) terminal.
(2) Check that no one is within 10 m (33 ft) area around
the tire which the curtain shield airbag is tied to.
(3) Press the SST activation switch and explode the
airbag.
HINT:
The airbag explodes simultaneously as the LED of the SST ac-
tivation switch lights up.
(g) Dispose of the curtain shield airbag.
CAUTION:

The curtain shield airbag is very hot when the airbag
is exploded, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes
after explosion.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a cur-
tain shield airbag with the exploded airbag.

Do not apply water etc. to a curtain shield airbag with
the exploded airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
(1) Remove the curtain shield airbag from the tire.
(2) Place the curtain shield airbag in a vinyl bag, tie the
end tightly and dispose of it in the same way as oth-
er general parts disposal.

RS0IV–01
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMCURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS–31
REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the side airbag assembly.
CaseReplacing part
If the curtain shield airbag has been deployed.Curtain shield airbag assembly
If the curtain shield airbag has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.Curtain shield airbag assembly
If the curtain shield airbag assembly has been found to be faulty during
checking items.
(See page RS–11)
Curtain shield airbag assembly
If the front pillar garnish and roof headlining has been found to be faulty dur-
ing checking items.
(See page RS–11)Front pillar garnish
Roof headlining
If the instrument panel reinforcement has been found to be faulty during
checking items.
(See page RS–11)
Instrument panel reinforcement
If the curtain shield airbag assembly has been dropped.Curtain shield airbag assembly
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the side airbag assembly, see page RS–23 and RS–32. Be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.

RS0IW–01
H11615
(5)(7)
(4)
(6)
(1)(2)(3)
H11613
(1)(2)(3)(4)
(5)
RS–32
– SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMCURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
INSTALLATION
NOTICE:

Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace them with new parts.

Make sure that the curtain shield airbag assembly is
installed with the specified torque.

If the curtain shield airbag assembly has been
dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects
in the case or connector, replace the curtain shield
airbag assembly with a new one.

When installing the curtain shield airbag assembly,
take care it is not pinched between other parts.
1. INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the connector of the curtain shield airbag sub
wire harness then lock it.
(b) In order shown in the illustration, install the curtain shield
airbag with the bolts and grommets.
Torque:
Nuts: 9.8 N·m (100 kgf·cm, 87 in.·lbf)
Bolts: 5 N·m (51 kgf·cm, 44 in.·lbf)
CAUTION:
Pay attention for not causing twisting.
(c) Install the instrument panel assembly. (See page
BO–19)
2. INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG
(IN CASE WITHOUT INSTALLING INFLATER)
In order shown in the illustration, install the deployment section
of the curtain shield airbag with the bolts and grommet.
Torque: 5 N·m (51 kgf·cm, 44 in.·lbf)
CAUTION:
Pay attention for not causing twisting.
3. INSTALL ROOF HEADLINING

Sedan model (See page BO–25)

Liftback model (See page BO–30)

Wagon model (See page BO–36)