TOYOTA CAMRY 1999 Service Repair Manual

H01581
Outer
H01582
Lock of connector is released
Disconnection is completed
H01583
Outer
Outer
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSRS AIRBAG
RS±9
2154 Author: Date:
12. DISCONNECTION OF FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR AND
SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR CONNECTOR
(a) While holding both flank sides of the outer, slide the outer
to the direction shown by an arrow.
(b) Lock of the connectors is released, then disconnect the
connectors.
HINT:
Make sure to hold both flank sides of the outer. If holding the top
and bottom sides, it will obstruct disconnection.
13. CONNECTION OF FRONT AIRBAG SENSOR AND
SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR CONNECTOR
(a) Align the male connector (of the side of sensor) and fe-
male connector in the same direction as shown in the il-
lustration and fit in them without rubbing.
(b) As they are fitted in, the outer slides rearward. Press it un-
til the outer returns to its original position again.
If fitting stops half way, connectors will separate.
(c) Make sure to insert until they are locked. After fitting in,
pull them slightly to check that they are locked. (When
locked, make sure that the outer returns to its original
position and sound at the time of fitting in can be heard.)
HINT:
Do not fit in while holding the outer.
When fitting in, the outer slides. Do not touch it.

H01584
Slider
Disconnection is completed Slider
RS±10
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSRS AIRBAG
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14. DISCONNECTION OF SIDE AIRBAG CONNECTOR
(a) Place a finger on the slider.
(b) Slide the slider to release lock.
(c) Disconnect the connector.

H01585
SliderSlider
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSRS AIRBAG
RS±11
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15. CONNECTION OF SIDE AIRBAG CONNECTOR
(a) Align a lock part of male connector and a slider of female
connector in the same direction as shown in the illustra-
tion, fit in them without rubbing.
(b) Make sure to insert until they are locked. After fitting in pull
them slightly to check that they are locked. (When locked,
make sure that the outer returns to its original position and
sound at the time of fitting in can be heard.)
HINT:
As the slider slides, do not touch it.
Be careful not to deform the release board. If the release
board is deformed, replace it with a new one.

H01586
Slider
Disconnection is completed Slider
RS±12
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSRS AIRBAG
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16. DISCONNECTION OF CONNECTORS FOR FRONT
PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Place a finger on the slider.
(b) Slide the slider to release lock.
(c) Disconnect the connector.

H01587
Slider
Slider
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSRS AIRBAG
RS±13
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17. CONNECTION OF CONNECTORS FOR FRONT PAS-
SENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Align a lock part of male connector and a slider of female
connector in the same direction as shown in the illustra-
tion, fit in them without rubbing.
(b) Make sure to insert until they are locked. After fitting in pull
them slightly to check that they are locked. (When locked,
make sure that the outer returns to its original position and
sound at the time of fitting in can be heard.)
HINT:
As the slider slides, do not touch it.
Be careful not to deform the release board. If the release
board is deformed, replace it with a new one.

RS00Y±20
H03294
Column Upper Cover
Spiral CableSteering Wheel
Steering Wheel Pad
Column Lower Cover
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torque
7.1 (72, 63 in.´lbf)
35 (360, 26)
Steering Wheel Lower
No.2 Cover
Steering Wheel Lower
No.2 Cover
Torx Screw
RS±14
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
2159 Author: Date:
STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
COMPONENTS

RS00Z±14
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS±15
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REMOVAL
HINT:
For step 1 to 4, refer to page SR±11.
1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
3. REMOVE UPPER AND LOWER COLUMN COVERS
4. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE

RS010±19
W03512
W03513
W03521
Horn Button
Contact Plate
RS±16
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
2161 Author: Date:
INSPECTION
1. VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
(a) Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page DI±626)
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the steering wheel pad (with airbag) installed in the ve-
hicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the
steering wheel pad top surface and in the grooved por-
tion.
2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
NOT DEPLOYED
(a) Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page DI±626)
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the steering wheel pad (with airbag) removed from the ve-
hicle.

Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration
on the steering wheel pad top surface and in the
grooved portion.

Check cuts and cracks in wire harnesses, and chip-
ping in connectors.

Check the deformation of the horn button contact
plate on the steering wheel.
HINT:

If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel is de-
formed, never repair it. Always replace the steering wheel
assembly with a new one.

W03651
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS±17
2162 Author: Date:

There should be no interference between the steering
wheel pad and steering wheel, and the clearance should
be uniform all the way around when the new steering
wheel pad is installed on the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, see
page SR±11 and SR±16, and be sure to follow the correct
procedure.
3. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
DEPLOYED
(a) Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page DI±626)
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the steering wheel pad (with airbag) removed from the ve-
hicle.

Check the deformation on the horn button contact
plate of the steering wheel.

Check the damage on the spiral cable connector
and wire harness.
HINT:

If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel is de-
formed, never repair it. Always replace the steering wheel
assembly with a new one.

There should be no interference between the steering
wheel pad and steering wheel, and the clearance should
be uniform all the way around when the new steering
wheel pad is installed on the steering wheel.

RS011±19
AB0152
SST RS±18
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
2163 Author: Date:
DISPOSAL
HINT:
When scrapping vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of
a steering wheel pad (with airbag), 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 TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
When disposing of a steering wheel pad with an airbag
deployed in a collision, follow the same procedure given in step
1±(d) in ºDISPOSALº.
CAUTION:

Never dispose of a steering wheel pad 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 steering wheel pad.

The steering wheel pad is very hot when the airbag is
deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes af-
ter deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a steer-
ing wheel pad with the deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.

Do not apply water, etc. to a steering wheel pad with
the deployed airbag.