Airbag Deployment When Scrapping Vehicle
DISPOSALHINT: When scrapping vehicles equipped with an SRS or disposing of the curtain shield airbag assembly always first deploy the air-bag 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 curtain shield 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.
SST 09082-00700
- When deploying an airbag, perform the operation at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the airbag assembly.
- The side 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 side airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a side airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN SCRAPPING VEHICLE
HINT: Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.
a. Check functioning of the SST (See step 1-(a)).
SST 09082-00700
b. Disconnect the curtain shield airbag connector.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
c. Install the SST
1. Connect the connectors of the 2 SST to the airbag connector.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00760
NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
2. Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away 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 battery negative (-) terminal.
d. Deploy the airbag.
1. Check 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 air-bag.
CAUTION:
- The curtain shield 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 the curtain shield airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water, etc. to the curtain shield airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and scrap the vehicle with the curtain shield airbag assembly still installed.