Deployment When Disposing of Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
DISPOSALHINT: When scrapping vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of a instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy, 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.
CAUTION:
- Never dispose of a instr pnl pass l/door 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 instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy.
- The instr pnl pass l/door 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 instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy with the deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a instr pnl pass l/door air-bag assy with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
DISPOSE OF INSTR PNL PASS L/DOOR AIR BAG ASSY (WHEN DISPOSING OF AIRBAG ASSEMBLY DEPLOYMENT METHOD)
NOTE:
- When disposing of the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy 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 instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy
CAUTION:
- When removing the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy, work must be started 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
- When storing the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy, keep the upper surface of the airbag deployment side facing upward.
b. Using a service-purpose wire harness for the vehicle, tie down the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy to the tire.
Wire harness: Stripped wire harness section
1.25 mm.sq or more (0.0019 in.sq or more)
CAUTION: If a wire harness which is too thin or some other thing is used to tie down the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy, it may be snapped by the shock when the airbag is deployed. This is highly dangerous. Always use a wire harness for vehicle use which is at least 1.25 mm.sq (0.0019 in.sq).
HINT: To calculate the square of the stripped wire harness section:
Square = 3.14 x (Diameter).sq divided by 4
Position the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy inside the tire with the airbag deployment side facing inside
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. It is very dangerous if looseness in the wire harness results in the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy coming free due to the shock from the airbag deploying.
- Always tie down the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy with the airbag deployment side facing inside.
NOTE: The tire will be marked by the airbag deployment, so use a redundant tire
c. Check the function of the SST (See step 1-(a)).
d. Place tires.
1. Place at least 2 tires under the tire to which the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy is tied.
2. Place at least 2 tires over the tire to which the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy is tied. The top tire should have the wheel installed.
3. Tie the tires together with 2 wire harness.
CAUTION: Make sure that the wire harness is tight. It is very dangerous if looseness in the wire harness result in the tires corning free due to the shock from the airbag deploying.
HINT: Place the SST connector and wire harness inside tires. Secure at least 1 m (3 ft) of slack for the wire harness.
e. Install the SST.
Connect the connectors of the SST to the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy connector.
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.
f. Deploy the airbag.
1. Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip of the SST to the battery negative (-) terminal.
2. Check that no one is within 10 m (33 ft) area around the tire which the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy is tied to.
3. 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.
g. Dispose of the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy.
CAUTION:
- The instr pnl pass l/door 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 instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy with the deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a instr pnl pass l/door air-bag assy with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
1. Remove the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy from the tire.
2. Place the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy in a plastic bag, tie the end tightly and dispose of it in the same way as other general parts disposal.