SRS airbag sensor locations? (When is 12V disconnect a must?)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by 2009Prius, Sep 19, 2013.

  1. 2009Prius

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    It seems Toyota always put 12V disconnect as the first step of any disassemble instruction, sometimes with scary SRS airbag warnings. I suppose the reason is that if the airbag sensor got bumped it might deploy? If so then where are the sensors? I know taking out the MFD doesn't need 12V disconnect (maybe I was just lucky?). How about the FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECES
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    FRONT PILLAR GARNISH COVERS
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    and the INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD

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    ?

    Would the airbag even go off when the car is IG-OFF? I suppose it would to protect someone sleeping in the car?

    Please advise. Thanks!
     
    #1 2009Prius, Sep 19, 2013
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