Airbag Deployment When Scrapping Vehicle

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY DISPOSAL
When scrapping vehicles 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..

CAUTION: Never dispose, of a front passenger airbag assembly which has an undeployed airbag.
When disposing of a front passenger airbag assembly with an airbag deployed in a collision. follow the same procedure given under step 5 below.

PRECAUTIONS FOR AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
- 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 Special Service Tool (SST): SRS AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL (SST 09082 - 00700).
- Perform the operation in a place away from electrical noise.
- When deploying an airbag, perform the operation from 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 deployed airbag.

When scrapping vehicle





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

1. Confirm functioning of SST
SST 09082-00700





2. Disconnect airbag connector
(a) Remove the glove compartment door finish plate inside the instrument panel box.

NOTICE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.





(b) Pull up the connector.
(c) Disconnect the airbag connector.

3. Install special service tool (SST)





(a) Connect the SST connector to the front passenger airbag assembly connector. SST 09082-0070

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





(b) Move the SST to at least 10 m (33 ft) from the front of the vehicle.
(c) Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle. NOTICE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
(d) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
4. Deploy airbag
(a) Confirm that no-one is inside the vehicle or within 10 m (33 ft) of the vehicle.





(b) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.

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

5. Disposal of 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 glove: and safety glasses when handling a front passenger airbag assembly with deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water, etc., to a front passenger airbag assembly with deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.

Notice: When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and scrap the vehicle with the front passenger airbag assembly still installed.