Airbag Deployment When Scrapping Vehicle
DISPOSALHINT: When scrapping vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of a instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy, always first deploy the airbag in accordance with the procedure described. If any abnormality occurs with the airbag deployment, contact the SERVICE DEPT. of the TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
CAUTION:
- Never dispose of a instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy 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.
- When deploying an airbag, perform the operation at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy.
- The instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy 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 instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy with the deployed airbag.
DISPOSE INSTR PNL PASS L/DOOR AIR BAG ASSY (WHEN SCRAPPING VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT METHOD)
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HINT: Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.
a. Check functioning of the SST
SST 09082-00700
b. Disconnect the airbag connector.
1. Remove the instrument panel under cover sub-assy No. 2.
2. Remove the glove compartment door.
3. Disconnect the connector cover from the lower instrument panel.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness
4. Disconnect the airbag connector.
c. Install the SST
1. Connect the connectors of the 2 SST to the instr pnl pass/door airbag assy 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 to 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 red clip of the SST to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the 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 airbag.
HINT: The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.
e. Dispose the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy.
CAUTION:
- The instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy 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 instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy with the deployed airbag. Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy with the deployed airbag.
- When moving a vehicle for scrapping which has a instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy with the deployed airbag, use gloves and safety glasses
HINT: When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and scrap the vehicle with the instr pnl pass l/door airbag assy still installed.