Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly
DISPOSALHINT: When scrapping a vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of the front seat airbag assembly, be sure to deploy the airbag first 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 front seat airbag assembly that has an undeployed airbag.
- The airbag produces an exploding sound when it is deployed, so perform the operation outdoors 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 the airbag, perform the operation at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the airbag assembly.
- The front seat airbag assembly becomes extremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat airbag assembly with a deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat airbag assembly with a deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
1. DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)
HINT: Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.
a. Check the function of the SST.
b. PRECAUTION, refer to Restraint Systems Service Precautions.
c. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from deploying.
d. Remove the front seat.
HINT: Keep the front seat assembly in the cabin.
e. Install the SST.
1. Disconnect the connector (yellow colored one) from the front seat airbag.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
2. Connect the SST connector to the front seat airbag connector.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00750
NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
3. Install the front seat.
4. Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft.) away from the vehicle front side window.
5. Maintaining enough clearance for the SST wire harness in the front side window, close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
6. Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip of the SST to the battery negative (-) terminal.
f. Deploy the airbag.
1. Check that no one is inside the vehicle or within a 10 m (33 ft) radius of the vehicle.
2. Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.
CAUTION:
- When deploying the airbag, make sure that no one is near the vehicle.
- The front seat airbag becomes extremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat airbag with a deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat airbag with a deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
HINT: The airbag is deployed as the LED of the SST activation switch comes on.