Airbag Deployment When Scrapping Vehicle

STEERING WHEEL PAD (WITH AIRBAG) DISPOSAL
- When scrapping vehicles equipped with an SRS or disposing of a steering wheel pad (with airbag), 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..
- Never dispose of a steering wheel pad which has an undeployed airbag.
- When disposing of a steering wheel pad with an airbag deployed in a collision, follow the same procedure given under step 4 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 steering wheel pad.
- The steering wheel pad 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 steering wheel pad with deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a steering wheel pad with 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. Install SST:

CAUTION: check that there is no looseness in the steering wheel and steering wheel pad.

(a) Remove the under cover No.1.





(b) Disconnect the airbag connector of the spiral cable.
(c) Connect the SST connector to the airbag connector of the spiral cable. SST 09082-00700





(d) Move the SST to at least 10 m (33 ft) from the front of the vehicle.
(e) Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.

NOTICE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.

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





3. 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.

4. Disposal of steering wheel pad (with airbag):

CAUTION:
- The steering wheel pad is very hot when the airbag is deployed, 80 leave it alone for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a steering wheel pad with deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water. etc. to a steering wheel pad with deployed airbag.
- Always wach your hands with water after completing the operation.

(a) When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and scrap the vehicle with the steering wheel pad still installed.
(b) When moving a vehicle for scrapping which has a steering wheel pad with deployed airbag. use gloves and safety glasses.