Airbag Deployment When Scrapping Vehicle

HINT: When scrapping vehicles equipped with an SRS or disposing of the side airbag assembly always first deploy the airbag 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. When disposing of a side airbag assembly with an airbag deployed in a collision, follow the same procedure given in step "E".

CAUTION:
- Never dispose of a side 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.

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 side airbag connector.

NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.






C. Install the SST.
1. Connect the 2 SST connector to the 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.






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 airbag.

HINT: The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of SST activation switch lights up.

E. Dispose of the side airbag assembly.

CAUTION:
- 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 a side airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a side 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 side airbag assembly still installed.