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Deployment When Disposing of Front Passenger Airbag Assembly

HINT: When scrapping vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of a front passenger 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 passenger airbag assembly with an airbag deployed in a collision, follow the same procedure given in step e.

CAUTION:
- Never dispose of a front passenger 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.
SST 09082-00700
- When deploying an airbag, perform the operation at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front passenger airbag assembly.
- The front passenger 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 passenger airbag assembly with deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a front passenger airbag assembly with deployed airbag.

NOTE:
- When disposing of the front passenger airbag assembly only, never use the customer's vehicle to deploy the airbag.
- Be sure to follow the procedure given below when deploying the airbag.

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




a. Remove the front passenger airbag assembly.

CAUTION:
- When removing the front passenger airbag assembly, work must be started after 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
- Store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment direction facing upward.




b. Fix the front passenger airbag assembly to tire.
Using a service-purpose wire harness for the vehicle, tie down the front passenger airbag assembly to the tire. Wire harness: Stripped wire harness section 1.25 sq.mm or more (0.0019 in.2 or more)

HINT: To calculate the square of the stripped wire harness section:

Square 3.14 X Sq.(Diameter) divided by 4

CAUTION: If the front passenger airbag assembly is tied down with too thin wire harness, it may snap. This is highly dangerous. Always use a wire harness for vehicle use which is at least 1.25 sq.mm (0.0019 sq.in).




1. Wind the wire harness around the tire, passing the wire harness through the installation holes indicated by arrows in the installation.




2. Position the front passenger airbag assembly inside the tire with the airbag deployment direction facing inside.

Tire size: Must exceed the following dimension
Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diameter: 360 sq.mm (14.17 in.)

CAUTION:
- Make sure that the wire harness is tight. It is very dangerous if looseness in the wire harness results in the front passenger airbag assembly coming free due to the shock of the airbag deploying.
- Always tie down the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag door facing inside.

NOTE: The tire will be marked by the airbag deployment, so use a redundant tire.




c. Confirm functioning of the SST.
SST 09082-00700




d. Place tires.
1. Place at least 2 tires under the tire to which the front passenger airbag assembly is tied.
2. Place at least 2 tires over the tire to which the front passenger airbag assembly is tied. The top tire should have the wheel installed.




3. Tie the tires together with 2 wire harnesses.

CAUTION: Make sure that the wire harnesses are tight. It is very dangerous if loose wire harnesses result in the tires coming free due to the shock of the airbag deploying.

HINT: Place the SST connector and wire harness inside tires. Provide at least 1 m (3 ft) of slack for the wire harness.




e. Install the SST.
Connect the SST connector to the front passenger airbag assembly connector.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00760

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

f. Deploy the airbag.
1. Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
2. Confirm that no-one is within 10 m (33 ft) area around the tire which the front passenger airbag assembly is tied to.
3. Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.

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




g. Dispose of the front passenger airbag assembly.

CAUTION:
- The front passenger 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 passenger airbag assembly with deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a front passenger airbag assembly with deployed airbag.

1. Remove the front passenger airbag assembly from the tire.
2. Place the front passenger airbag assembly in a vinyl bag, tie the end tightly and dispose of it in the same way as other general parts.
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