OEM 2004 Toyota Avalon Air Bag

2004 Toyota Avalon Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the side Air Bag assembly for the manual seat on 2004 Toyota Avalon?

  A: The service and repair process for the manual seat side Air Bag begins by removing the front seat after you remove its 4 seat track covers and 4 bolts then disconnect the side Air Bag connector and keep the Air Bag wire harness from experiencing any damage. Stand-by to disassemble the headrest and reclining adjuster knob followed by unscrewing 2 screws from the front seat cushion shield and the corresponding procedure for the inner front seat cushion shield. Use the steps described to extract the seatback assembly involving the hog ring removal and side Air Bag wire harness disconnect and finally remove the four bolts. The installation process begins with putting 4 bolts into the seatback assembly and setting the torque at 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf) before fixing any deteriorated parts. The installation requires positioning 3 new hog rings correctly before connecting the side Air Bag assembly wire harness to the seat cushion assembly. You must replace the front seat cushion shield screws first while reinstalling the inner front seat cushion shield and front seat cushion shield. Then you need to install the reclining adjuster knobs followed by the headrest. After connecting the side Air Bag connector you should move the seat to its front position and verify the seat locks stay in place. Twist the front bolts briefly before securing them to 37 N.m (375 kgf.cm, 27 ft.lbf). Proceed to move the seat forward to apply the same torque value during rear bolt installation.