Airbag Deployment When Scrapping Vehicle
DISPOSALHINT: When scrapping vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of a curtain shield airbag assy, always first deploy the airbag in accordance with the procedure described below. If any abnormality occurs with the air-bag deployment, contact the SERVICE DEPT. of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
CAUTION:
- Never dispose of a curtain shield airbag assy 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 curtain shield airbag assy.
- The curtain shield airbag assy 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 curtain shield airbag assy with the deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a curtain shield airbag assy with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
DISPOSE OF CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG ASSY LH (WHEN SCRAPPING VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT METHOD)
HINT: Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.
a. Check functioning of the SST (See step 1-(a)).
b. Disconnect the airbag connector.
1. Remove the roof headlining sub-assy.
2. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.
c. Install the SST.
1. Connect the connectors of the SST to the curtain shield airbag assy LH connector.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00802 (09082-10801, 09082-20801)
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 rear 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 of the SST clip to the negative (-) terminal.
d. Deploy the airbag.
1. Check 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 as the LED of the SST activation switch comes on.
e. Dispose of the curtain shield airbag assy.
CAUTION:
- The curtain shield airbag assy 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 curtain shield airbag assy with the deployed airbag.
- When moving a vehicle for scrapping which has a curtain shield airbag assy with the deployed airbag, use gloves and safety glasses.
- Do not apply water, etc to a curtain shield airbag assy 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 curtain shield airbag assy still installed.