Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Dispose of Front Seat Airbag Assy RH (When Scrapping Vehicle)

FRONT SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH

DISPOSAL

HINT: When scrapping vehicles equipped with an SRS or disposing of the front seat airbag assembly always first deploy the airbag 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 front seat airbag assembly with an airbag deployed in a collision, follow the same procedure given in step 1-(e) in "DISPOSAL".

CAUTION:
- Never dispose of a front seat airbag assembly 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 operation in a place away from electrical noise.
- When deploying an airbag, perform the operation at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the airbag assembly.
- The front seat airbag assembly is very hot when the airbag is deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling front seat airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.




DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH (WHEN SCRAPPING VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT METHOD)

HINT: Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.

a. Check functioning of the SST.




b. Remove the front seat assembly.
c. Disconnect the front seat airbag connector.

NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.




d. Install the SST.
1. Connect the connectors of the 2 SST connector to the front seat airbag connector.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00750

NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.




2. Move the SST to at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front of the vehicle.
3. Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.

4. Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip of the SST to the battery negative (-) terminal.

e. Deploy the airbag.
1. Confirm that no one is inside the vehicle or within 10 m (33 ft) area around the vehicle.
2. Press the activation switch of the SST and deploy the airbag.

HINT: The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.

f. Dispose of the front seat airbag assembly.

CAUTION:
- The front seat airbag assembly is very hot when the airbag is deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- When moving a vehicle for scrapping which has a front seat airbag assembly with the deployed airbag, use gloves and safety glasses.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.


HINT: When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and scrap the vehicle with the front seat airbag assembly still installed.