Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: DISPOSAL

DISPOSAL
CAUTION: Before performing pre-disposal deployment of any SRS component, review and closely follow all applicable environmental and hazardous material regulations. Pre-disposal deployment may be considered hazardous material treatment.

1. PRECAUTION
HINT: When scrapping a vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of the front seat side 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 DEPARTMENT of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
CAUTION:
- Never dispose of a front seat side airbag assembly that has an unactivated 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 airbag assembly.
- The airbag becomes very hot when it is deployed. Do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after activation.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water to a deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- An airbag or pretensioner may be activated by static electricity.
To prevent this, be sure to touch a metal surface with bare hands to discharge static electricity before performing this procedure.

2. DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY TOGETHER WITH VEHICLE
HINT: Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.





(a) Check if SST is functioning properly Disposal.
(b) Follow the "Precaution" Service Precautions.
(c) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from deploying.
(d) Remove the front seat Removal.
HINT: Keep the front seat assembly in the cabin.

(e) Install SST.
(1) Disconnect the yellow connector from the front seat side airbag.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.




(2) Connect the SST connector to the front seat side airbag connector.
SST: 09082-00700
SST: 09082-00750
NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
(3) Install the front seat Installation.




(4) Move SST at least 10 m (33 ft.) away from the vehicle front side window.
(5) Maintaining enough clearance for the SST wire harness in the front side window, close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
(6) Connect the SST's red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
(f) 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 SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.
CAUTION:
- When deploying the airbag, make sure that no one is near the vehicle.
- The airbag becomes very hot when it is deployed. Do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after activation.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water to a deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
HINT: The airbag is deployed as the LED of the SST activation switch comes on.

3. DISPOSE OF ONLY FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
- When disposing of the front seat side airbag, never use the customer's vehicle to deploy the airbag.
- Be sure to follow the procedure detailed below when deploying the airbag.
HINT: Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.





(a) Check if SST is functioning properly Disposal.
(b) Remove the front seat side airbag.
(1) Remove the front seat Removal.
(2) Remove the 2 nuts and the front seat side airbag from the seatback assembly.
CAUTION:
- When removing the front seat side airbag, work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned OFF and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
- When storing the front seat side airbag, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(c) Using a service wire harness for the vehicle, tie down the front seat side airbag to the tire.





Wire harness:
Stripped wire harness section A
1.25 sq.mm or more (0.0019 sq.in or more)
HINT: To calculate the area of the stripped wire harness section:
Area = 3.14 x Diameter2/4
CAUTION: Do not use wire harnesses that are too thin or any other substitute items to tie down the front seat side airbag. They may snap when the airbag deploys. Always use vehicle wire harnesses that have an area of at least 1.25 sq.mm (0.0019 sq.in).




(1) Install the 2 nuts to the front seat side airbag.




(2) Wind the wire harness around the stud bolts of the front seat side airbag as shown in the illustration.




(3) Position the front seat side airbag inside the tire.
Tire size:
Must exceed the following dimensions
Width:
185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diameter:
360 mm (14.17 in.)
CAUTION:
- Make sure that the wire harness is tight. If there is slack in the wire harness, the front seat side airbag may become loose due to the shock when the airbag is deployed.
- Always tie down the front seat side airbag with the airbag deployment direction facing inside the tire.
NOTE: Use tires that you are planning to throw away, as the airbag deployment may damage the tires.

(d) Install SST.




(1) Connect the SST connector to the front seat side airbag connector.
SST: 09082-00750
(e) Place the tires.




(1) Place at least 2 tires under the tire to which the front seat side airbag is tied.
(2) Place at least 2 tires over the tire to which the front seat side airbag is tied. The top tire should have a disc wheel installed.
NOTE: Do not place the SST connector under the tire because it could be damaged.




(3) Tie the tires together with 2 wire harnesses.
CAUTION: Make sure that the wire harnesses are tight. If there is slack in a wire harness, the tires may come loose when the airbag is deployed.

(f) Install SST.




(1) Connect the SST connector.
SST: 09082-00700
NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock. Also, secure some slack for the SST wire harness inside the tire.

(g) Deploy the airbag.
(1) Connect the SST's red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
(2) Check that no one is within a 10 m (33 ft.) radius of the airbag.
(3) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.
CAUTION: When deploying the airbag, make sure that no one is near the tire.
HINT: The airbag is deployed as the LED of the SST activation switch comes on.





(h) Dispose of the front seat side airbag assembly.
CAUTION:
- The airbag becomes very hot when it is deployed. Do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after activation.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water to a deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
(1) Remove the front seat side airbag from the tire.
(2) Place the front seat side airbag in a plastic bag, tie it tightly and dispose of it in the same way as other general parts.