Dispose of Front Passenger Airbag Assy (On Vehicle)
DISPOSALHINT: When scrapping a vehicle equipped with SRS or disposing of the front passenger airbag assembly, be sure to deploy the airbag first 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.
CAUTION:
- Never dispose of the front passenger airbag assembly that has an undeployed airbag.
- The airbag produces an exploding sound when it is deployed, so perform the operation outdoors 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 operation in a place away from electrical noise.
- When deploying the airbag, perform the operation at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front passenger air-bag assembly.
- The front passenger airbag assembly is extremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling the front passenger airbag assembly with the deployed air-bag.
- Do not apply water, etc. to the front passenger airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
DISPOSE OF FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)
HINT: Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.
a. Check the function of the SST.
CAUTION: When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST: SRS Airbag Deployment Tool.
SST 09082-00700
1. Connect the SST to the battery.
Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery positive (+)terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
HINT: Do not connect the yellow connector which will be connected with the supplemental restraint system.
2. Check functioning of the SST.
Press the SST activation switch, and check that the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.
CAUTION: If the LED lights up when the activation switch is not being pressed, SST malfunction is probable, so definitely do not use the SST.
3. Disconnect the SST from the battery.
b. Precaution .
c. Disconnect the battery negative terminal .
d. Remove the front scuff plate.
e. Remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly.
f. Remove the instrument panel under cover sub-assembly No.1.
g. Remove the glove compartment door pad.
h. Remove the instrument panel sub-assembly lower.
i. Install the SST.
1. Disconnect the connectors from the front passenger airbag assembly.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
2. Connect the connector of the SST to the front passenger airbag assembly.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00780
NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
3. Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the vehicle front side window.
4. Maintaining enough clearance for the SST wire harness in the front side window, close all doors and windows of the vehicle.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
5. Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip of the SST to the negative (-) terminal.
j. Deploy the airbag.
1. Check that no one is inside the vehicle or within a 10 m (33 ft) radius of the vehicle.
2. Press the activation switch of the SST and deploy the airbag.
HINT: The airbag is deployed as the LED of the SST activation switch comes on.
CAUTION:
- The front passenger airbag assembly is extremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling the front passenger airbag assembly with the deployed air-bag.
- Do not apply water, etc. to the front passenger airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.