Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Deployment of Curtain Shield Airbag w/Airbag Deployed

Deployment When Disposing of Curtain Shield Airbag w/Airbag Deployed


DISPOSAL

HINT:
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 the TOYOTA MOTOR SALES,.U.S.A., INC.

CAUTION:
- Never dispose of a curtain shield airbag assembly of which airbag has not been deployed.
- 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 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 curtain shield airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a curtain shield airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.

DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN COLLISION




Dispose of the curtain shield airbag assembly.

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 a curtain shield airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water etc. to a curtain shield airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.

1. Remove the curtain shield airbag assembly.
2. Place the curtain shield airbag assembly in a plastic bag, tie the end tightly and dispose of it as the other general parts disposal.