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Fig. 6: Deploying Passenger-Side Air Bag Assembly
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3. Connect Deployment Tool (09082-00700) to air bag assembly connector. Assemble a stack of 5 tires with
air bag assembly in middle of stack (ensure top tire has a wheel rim on it). See Fig. 6
. Tie tires together
from top to bottom with 2 wire harness. Connect Deployment Tool connector to passenger-side air bag
connector. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet from air bag assembly.
4. Connect deployment tool Red clip to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery terminal.
Ensure no one is within 33 feet of steering wheel pad. Press activation switch to deploy air bag. Because
of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling air bag. Place deployed air bag assembly in a vinyl bag, secure
tightly, and dispose of as with any general parts.
ADJUSTMENTS
SPIRAL CABLE
Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Turn spiral cable counterclockwise until it is hard to turn.
Turn spiral cable clockwise about 3 turns until marks are ali
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Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure spiral cable is properly aligned. See SPIRAL CABLE under
ADJUSTMENTS. Connect air bag connector. Tighten 2 Torx screws to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Install steering wheel side covers. Perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG
Removal & Installation
1. Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition
switch to LOCK position. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before
working on system.
2. Disable SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
. Remove instrument panel.
Remove the 2 bolts securing passenger-side air bag. See Fig. 10
. Remove air bag. Remove 3 bolts and
pry up the 5 air bag door clips and remove the air bag door. See Fig. 11
.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten passenger-side air bag bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Activate SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG
SYSTEM . Check air bag warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM
OPERATION CHECK . WARNING:During installation, if spiral cable mating mark is not properly aligned,
steering wheel may not turn completely, or flat cable inside spiral cable
may be severed, disabling SRS system.

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may allow air bag to deploy until 90 seconds after disconnecting negative battery cable.
If vehicle was in a minor collision but air bags did not deploy, inspect all system components for any sign
of damage, and replace as necessary.
Never use air bag system components from another vehicle. Replace air bag system components with new
parts.
Remove air bag sensor assembly if repairing the vehicle requires impacting (shocking) the vehicle.
Air bag sensor assembly contains mercury. After replacement, DO NOT destroy old part. When
scrapping vehicle or replacing air bag sensor assembly, remove air bag sensor assembly and dispose of it
as toxic waste.
Never disassemble and repair air bag sensor assembly, front air bag sensors, passenger-side or driver-side
air bag modules or seat belt pretensioners.
Replace dropped, cracked, dented or otherwise damaged components.
DO NOT expose air bag sensor assembly, front air bag sensors or air bag modules directly to heat or
flame.
When diagnosing electrical circuits, use a volt/ohm meter with high impedance (10,000 ohms minimum).
Information labels are attached to air bag components. Follow all notices on labels.
After work on air bag system is complete, check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning
properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
.
Always wear safety glasses when servicing or handling an air bag.
When placing a live air bag on a bench or other surface, always face air bag and trim cover up and away
from surface. This will reduce motion of module if it is accidentally deployed.
After deployment, air bag surface may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, which irritates skin. Always
wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, and long-sleeved shirt during clean-up. After clean-up, wash hands
using mild soap and water.
Carry a live air bag module with trim cover (air bag) pointed away from your body to minimize injury in
case accidental deployment.
If air bag system is not fully functional for any reason, vehicle should not be driven until system is
repaired and again becomes operational. DO NOT remove bulbs, modules, sensors or other components,
or in any way disable system from operating normally. If air bag system is not functional, park vehicle
until it is repaired and functions properly.
ADJUSTMENTS
SPIRAL CABLE
Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Turn spiral cable counterclockwise until it becomes difficult
to turn. Turn spiral cable clockwise about 2 1/2 turns to align match marks. See Fig. 2
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Removal & Installation
1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds.
2. Remove glove box door. Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. See Fig. 3
. Remove
instrument panel. See INSTRUMENT PANEL
. Working from reverse side of instrument panel, remove
2 bolts and passenger-side air bag module. Remove 3 bolts and pry up 7 clips and remove air bag door.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten passenger-side air bag bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. There should be no interference between passenger-side air bag door
and instrument panel and clearance should be uniform. Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system
is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
.
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS
Removal & Installation
1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds.
2. On 2-door models, remove rear seat, rear floor finish panel front door scuff plate, quarter trim and roof
side inner garnish. On 4-door models, remove rear door scuff plate, front door scuff plate and center pillar
lower garnish.
3. On all models, remove bolts and floor anchor. Tape tip of screwdriver and remove seat belt assembly
anchor caps. Remove bolt and shoulder anchor. Disconnect pretensioner connector. Remove 2 bolts and
seat belt pretensioner assembly.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See
SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
.
SPIRAL CABLE
Removal & Installation
1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds. Remove driver-side air bag module. See
DRIVER
-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
2. Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL
. Remove lower steering column cover. Disconnect
lower spiral cable connector. Remove 4 screws and spiral cable.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Before installing spiral cable, ensure front wheels are in straight-
ahead position and spiral cable is properly aligned. See SPIRAL CABLE under ADJUSTMENTS
.
Tighten steering wheel nut and driver-side air bag module screws to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See
SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
.
STEERING COLUMN
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1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds.
Remove steering wheel. See STEERING WHEEL
.
2. Remove lower finish panel and instrument panel lower insert. Remove upper and lower steering column
covers. Disconnect and remove combination switch with spiral cable attached. Remove heater-to-register
duct. Match mark steering shaft and steering gear shaft for reassembly performance. Remove steering
column.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See
SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
.
STEERING WHEEL
Removal & Installation
1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds.
Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER
-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
2. Remove steering wheel nut. Match mark steering wheel and steering column for reassembly reference.
Using appropriate puller, remove steering wheel.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position and spiral cable
is properly aligned. See SPIRAL CABLE under ADJUSTMENTS
. Tighten steering wheel nut and
driver-side air bag module screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
. Check AIR
BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
.
SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
Turn ignition switch to ACC or ON position. AIR BAG warning light should come on for about 6 seconds and
then go out. If AIR BAG warning light does not operate as specified, see DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
.
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CHECK
Turn ignition switch to ACC or ON position. If air bag warning light comes on for about 6 seconds and then
goes off, system is functioning properly. If AIR BAG warning light comes on and stays on (or flashes),
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is stored in air bag sensor assembly. Go to RETRIEVING CODES
. If AIR
BAG warning light responds in any other way, go to DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
.
RETRIEVING CODES
CAUTION: System may be damaged if jumper wire is incorrectly connected across
terminals of Data Link Connector (DLC1). Use Diagnosis Check Wire
(09843-18020) when connecting terminals of DLC1.

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1999-2000 SUSPENSION
Front - Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Celica, Corolla, Echo, RAV4 & Sienna
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles are equipped with front wheel drive and independent MacPherson strut (shock absorber) front
suspension. RAV4 can also be equipped with all wheel drive. Suspension consists of vertically mounted strut
assemblies, control arms, and stabilizer bar. Shock absorbers are mounted between inner fender and steering
knuckle. Tie rod ends connect rack and pinion steering to steering knuckle. Ball joint connects steering knuckle
to lower control arm. On some models, a suspension crossmember is used. A stabilizer bar attaches to lower
control arms.
ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
BALL JOINT CHECKING
Remove ball joint and place in vise, with ball joint stud pointing upward. Flip stud back and forth about 5 times.
Reinstall the ball joint nut. Place torque wrench on ball joint nut and turn nut continuously 1 turn every 2 to 4
seconds. Read torque measurement on 5th turn. See BALL JOINT TURNING TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS table. If torque is not within specification, replace ball joint.
BALL JOINT TURNING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL BEARING CHECKING NOTE: See SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES
article in WHEEL ALIGNMENT.
NOTE: Ball joint must be removed for the following checking procedure. See LOWER
CONTROL ARM and BALL JOINTS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
ApplicationINCH Lbs. (N.m)
Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara & Sienna8.7-30 (1-3.4)
Celica
19998.7-26 (1-2.9)
20008.7-43 (1-4.0)
Corolla8.7-26 (1-2.9)
Echo5.2-30 (.59-3.4)
RAV413-43 (1.5-5.0)
NOTE: Wheel bearings are not adjustable. Whenever bearings are removed, replace
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Fig. 2: Identifying Hub Components (Corolla Shown; Celica & RAV4 Similar)
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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
FRONT AXLE HUB & WHEEL BEARING
Removal (Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara & Sienna)
1. Remove front wheel. Check wheel bearing backlash and deviation (rotational free play). See WHEEL
BEARING CHECKING under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
2. Remove cotter pin and lock nut cap. Hold drive shaft from turning by applying brakes and remove drive
shaft lock nut. Remove brake caliper and disc and support calliper out of way.
3. Remove ABS speed sensor and wire harness clamp. Loosen 2 nuts on lower end of shock absorber (DO
NOT remove nuts).
4. Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end. Use tie rod separator to disconnect tie rod end from steering
knuckle. Remove 2 nuts and 1 bolt and disconnect lower ball joint from lower control arm. See Fig. 1
and
Fig. 3
.
5. Remove 2 nuts and bolts from lower end of shock absorber. Remove steering knuckle and axle hub from
vehicle.
6. Carefully pry off dust deflector. Mount assembly in vise and use separator tool to remove lower ball joint
from hub assembly. Use a slide hammer and attaching plate to remove axle hub.
7. Place axle hub on press and use appropriate support plates to press inner bearin
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Removal (Celica, Corolla & RAV4)
1. Remove front wheel. On Celica, remove ABS speed sensor. Check wheel bearing backlash and deviation
(rotational free play). See WHEEL BEARING CHECKING
under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
2. Remove cotter pin and lock nut cap. Hold drive shaft from turning by applying brakes and remove drive
shaft lock nut. Remove brake caliper and disc and support caliper out of way.
3. On Corolla and RAV4 with ABS, remove ABS speed sensor and wire harness clamp. On Corolla, remove
brake hose from shock absorber clamp. Loosen 2 nuts on lower end of shock absorber (DO NOT
remove).
4. On all models, remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end. Use separator tool to disconnect tie rod end
from steering knuckle. On Celica, disconnect stabilizer bar link from lower control arm.
5. On all models, remove 2 nuts and 1 bolt and disconnect lower ball joint from lower control arm. Remove
2 nuts and bolts from lower end of shock absorber. Remove steering knuckle and axle hub from vehicle.
See Fig. 2
.
6. Mount assembly in vise. Carefully pry dust deflector from hub. Remove cotter pin and nut, and use
separator tool to remove lower ball joint from hub assembly. On Celica and Corolla, remove inner oil seal
from hub. On Corolla, remove inner snap ring.
7. On all models, use slide hammer and attaching plate to remove axle hub. Place axle hub on press and use
appropriate support plates to press inner bearing race from axle hub. Remove Torx bolts and remove dust
cover.
8. On Celica and Corolla, use a suitable extractor to remove outer oil seal from hub. On RAV4, use a
suitable extractor to remove inner and outer oil seals from hub. On all models, remove wheel bearing
snap ring, if equipped. Place inner race against outside of bearing and press wheel bearing from axle hub.
See Fig. 2
.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW snap ring after pressing in NEW wheel bearing. Use NEW
cotter pins. Ti
ghten bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

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1. Remove front wheel. Check wheel bearing backlash and deviation (rotational free play). See WHEEL
BEARING CHECKING under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
2. Using punch and hammer, unstake drive shaft lock nut. Apply brakes and remove lock nut. Remove 2
bolts, brake caliper and disc. Support brake caliper out of way.
3. Remove bolt, and disconnect ABS speed sensor. Remove clip and nut. Using separator, separate steering
knuckle from lower suspension arm. Remove cotter pin and nut, and using tie rod separator, disconnect
tie rod end.
4. Remove 2 nuts, bolts and steering knuckle with axle hub from shock absorber.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Use NEW snap ring after pressing in NEW wheel bearing. Use NEW
cotter pins. Tighten bolts to specifications. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
SHOCK ABSORBER
Removal & Installation
1. Remove front wheel. Disconnect brake hose and ABS speed sensor clamp from shock absorber. On
Sienna, remove outer front cowl top panel. See Fig. 6
.
2. Remove 2 lower shock absorber nuts and bolts and disconnect shock absorber from steering knuckle.
Remove 3 upper shock absorber mounting nuts from inside engine compartment and remove shock
absorber with coil spring.
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . NOTE: On Camry, note mounting position of curved mounting plate on shock
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Fig. 12: Exploded View Of Lower Control Arm & Related Components (RAV4)
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BALL JOINTS
Removal & Installation
1. Remove steering knuckle with axle hub. See FRONT AXLE HUB & WHEEL BEARING . Using
screwdriver, pry off dust cover. Remove cotter pin and nut. On all models except Echo, use ball joint
removal tool to remove lower ball joint from axle hub assembly. On Echo, lower control arm must be
removed and replaced to remove ball joint.
2. To install, reverse removal procedure. Check ball joint turning torque. See BALL JOINT CHECKING

under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION. Install NEW cotter pin and NEW dust cover.
STABILIZER BAR
Removal & Installation
1. Remove both front wheels. Remove 4 nuts and remove both stabilizer bar links (2 nuts at each end). On
Echo, remove 2 nuts, 5 retainers, 4 cushions and stabilizer bar link. On Echo and Sienna, disconnect both
tie rod ends from steering knuckles. On all models, remove left and right stabilizer bar brackets and
bushings.
2. On Corolla, remove suspension brace. See Fig. 10
. On Sienna, remove power steering gear mounting
bolts and nuts. See Fig. 13
. On 2000 Celica, remove front suspension member with lower suspension
arm. Remove 2 bolts, bracket and bushing. Install bushing, with cut out facing toward rear, on outside of
paint line on stabilizer bar.
3. On Echo, remove clip and nut, and disconnect steering knuckle. Remove hood, and attach engine sling to
engine hangers. Remove bolt and 2 nuts, and disconnect rear engine mount. Disconnect sliding yoke and
pressure feed and return tubes. Remove bolt, and disconnect tube clamp. Support suspension member
with transmission jack. Remove 4 bolts and lower suspension member. Remove 4 bolts, 2 brackets and
bushings. On all models, remove stabilizer bar. On Avalon, Camry, Camry Solara, Celica and Sienna,
remove stabilizer bar from left side of vehicle. See Fig. 4
.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. On Sienna, install stabilizer bar with White colored side on right
side and stabilizer bar link with Green colored side on left side. Tighten all bolts and nuts to specification.
See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.

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