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Airbag Deployment When Scrapping Vehicle

HINT: When a scrapping vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of a front passenger airbag assembly, always first deploy the airbag in accordance with the procedure described.If any abnormality occurs with the airbag deployment, contact the SERVICE DEPT. of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. When disposing of a front passenger airbag assembly with an airbag deployed in a collision, follow the same procedure given in step e.

CAUTION:
- Never dispose of a front passenger airbag assembly 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.
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- When deploying an airbag, perform the operation from at least 10 m (33 if) 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 with deployed airbag.






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




a. Confirm functioning of the SST.

CAUTION: When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST: SRS Airbag Deployment Tool.

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

HINT: Do not connect the yellow connector which will be connected with the supplemental restraint system.




2. Confirm functioning of the SST.
Press the SST activation switch, and confirm the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.

CAUTION: If the LED lights up when the activation switch is not being pressed, SST malfunction is probable, so definitely do not use the SST.




b. Disconnect the airbag connector.
1. Remove the lower instrument cover inside the No.2 under cover.

NOTE: 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.
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NOTE: 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) from the front of the vehicle.
3. Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.

NOTE: 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 a front passenger airbag assembly with deployed airbag, use gloves and safety glasses.