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Disposal








SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: STEERING PAD: 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 the SRS or disposing of the steering pad, 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 DEPT. of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
CAUTION:
- 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.
- Never dispose of a steering pad that has an undeployed 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 steering pad.
- The steering pad becomes extremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a steering pad with a deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water etc. to a steering pad with a deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.

2. DISPOSE OF STEERING PAD (WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)
HINT:
Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.

(a) Check the function of the SST.





SST: 09082-00700
CAUTION:
When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST:
SRS Airbag Deployment Tool




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




(2) Check the function of the SST.
Press the SST activation switch, and check that the LED of the SST activation switch comes on.
- Do not connect the yellow SST connector to the airbag.
- If the LED comes on when the activation switch is not being pressed, SST is malfunctioning. Replace the SST.
(3) Disconnect the SST from the battery.
(b) Precaution Service Precautions.
(c) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent the airbag deployment.





(d) Remove the lower steering column cover.
(1) Manual Tilt:
Using a screwdriver, remove the lower No. 2 steering column cover.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
(2) While turning the steering wheel assembly to the right and left, remove the 3 screws and lower steering column cover.
(e) Install the SST.
CAUTION:
Check that there is no looseness in the steering wheel assembly and steering pad.
(1) Disconnect the yellow airbag connector from the spiral cable.
NOTE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.




(2) Connect the SST connector to the airbag connector of the spiral cable.
SST: 09082-00700
SST: 09082-00780
NOTE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.




(3) Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft.) away from the front side window.
(4) Maintaining enough clearance for the SST wire harness in the front side window, close all doors and windows of the vehicle.
NOTE:
Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
(5) Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip of the SST to the 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 steering pad becomes extremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a steering pad with a deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water etc. to a steering pad with 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 STEERING PAD (WHEN NOT INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)
NOTICE:
- When disposing of the steering pad, never use the customer's vehicle to deploy the airbag.
- Be sure to observe the following procedure when deploying the airbag.
HINT:
Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.

(a) Check the function of the SST.





SST: 09082-00700
CAUTION:
When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST:
SRS Airbag Deployment Tool




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




(2) Check the function of the SST.
Press the SST activation switch, and check that the LED of the SST activation switch comes on.
- Do not connect the yellow SST connector to the airbag.
- If the LED comes on when the activation switch is not being pressed, SST is malfunctioning. Replace the SST.
(3) Disconnect the SST from the battery.
(b) Remove the steering pad Removal.
CAUTION:
- Before removing the steering pad, wait at least 90 seconds after the engine switch is turned off and the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- When storing the steering pad, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(c) Using a service-purpose wire harness for the vehicle, tie down the steering pad to the disc wheel.





Wire harness:
Stripped wire harness section
1.25 sq.mm (0.0019 sq.in) or more
CAUTION:
If the wire harness is too thin or an alternative object is used to tie down the steering pad, it may snap when the airbag is deployed. Always use a wire harness for vehicle use with an area of at least 1.25 sq.mm (0.0019 sq.in).
HINT:
To calculate the area of the stripped wire harness section:
Area = 3.14 x (Diameter)2 / 4




(1) Install the 2 bolts with washers into the 2 bolt holes on the steering pad.
Bolt:
L
35.0 mm (1.378 in.)
M
6.0 mm (0.236 in.)
Pitch
1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
- Tighten the bolts by hand until they become difficult to turn.
- Do not tighten the bolts excessively.




(2) After connecting the SST below to each other, connect them to the steering pad.
SST: 09082-00802
09082-10801
09082-30801




(3) Wind 3 wire harnesses at least 2 times each around each of the bolts installed on the left and right sides of the steering pad.
- Tightly wind the wire harness around the bolts so that there is no slack.
- Make sure that the wire harness is tight. If there is slack in the wire harnesses, the steering pad may become loose when the airbag is deployed.




(4) Face the airbag deployment side of the steering pad upward on top of a tire and wheel set. Separately tie the left and right sides of the steering pad to the disc wheel through the hub nut holes. Position the SST connector so that it hangs downward through the hub hole of the disc wheel.
- Make sure that the wire harness is tight. If there is slack in the wire harnesses, the steering pad may become loose when the airbag is deployed.
- Always tie down the steering pad with the airbag deployment side facing upward.
NOTE:
The disc wheel will be damaged by the airbag deployment, so use an extra disc wheel.

(d) Install the SST.




CAUTION:
Place the disc wheel on level ground.
(1) Connect the SST connector.
SST: 09082-00700
NOTE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector or wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock. Also, secure some slack for the SST wire harness inside the disc wheel.




(2) Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft.) away from the airbag tied down to the disc wheel.





(e) Cover the steering pad (using a cardboard box).
(1) Cover the steering pad with a cardboard box.
(2) Place weights on the cardboard box in 4 places totalling at least 190 N (19 kg, 43 lb).
Cardboard box size:
Must exceed the following dimensions
X
460 mm (18.11 in.)
Y
650 mm (25.59 in.)
NOTICE:
- When dimension Y of the cardboard box exceeds the diameter of the disc wheel with tire to which the steering pad is tied, X should be the following size.
X = 460 mm (18.11 in.) + width of tire
- If a cardboard box which is smaller than the specified size is used, the cardboard box may be broken by the shock from the airbag deployment.

(f) Cover the steering pad (using tires).




(1) Place at least 3 tires without disc wheels on the tire with disc wheel to which the steering pad is tied.
(2) Place the tire with a disc wheel on top.
Tire size:
Must exceed the following dimensions
Width:
185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diameter:
360 mm (14.17 in.)
CAUTION:
Do not use tires with disc wheels except for on the top and bottom.
NOTICE:
- The tires may be damaged by the airbag deployment, so use an extra tire.
- 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 harness is tight. Looseness in the wire harness results in the tires breaking loose when the airbag is deployed.

(g) 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 negative (-) terminal.
(2) Check that no one is within a 10 m (33 ft.) radius of the disc wheel to which the steering pad is tied.
(3) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.
CAUTION:
Before deployment, make sure that no one is near the airbag.
HINT:
The airbag is deployed as the LED of the SST activation switch comes on.





(h) Dispose of the steering pad.
- The steering pad becomes extremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a steering pad with a deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water etc. to a steering pad with a deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
(1) Remove the steering pad from the disc wheel.
(2) Place the steering pad in a plastic bag, tie it tightly and dispose of it according to local regulations.
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