Airbag Deployment When Scrapping Vehicle

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

a. Check functioning of the SST.




b. Disconnect the airbag connector.

1. Remove the lower instrument cover inside the No.2 under cover.

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

2. Pull up the connector.




3. Disconnect the airbag connector.




c. Install the SST.
1. Connect the SST connector to the front passenger airbag assembly connector.
SST 09082-00700

NOTICE: 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 front of the vehicle.
3. Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.

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

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




d. Deploy the airbag.
1. Confirm that no one is inside the vehicle or within 10 m (33 ft) area around the vehicle.
2. Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.

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

e. Dispose of the 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 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 with deployed airbag.

1. When scrapping a vehicle deploy the airbag and scrap the vehicle with the front passenger airbag assembly still installed.
2. When moving a vehicle for scrapping which has d front passenger airbag assembly with deployed airbag use gloves and safety glasses.