Airbag Deployment When Scrapping Vehicle

HINT: When scrapping vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of a steering wheel pad (with airbag), 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.

CAUTION:
- Never dispose of a steering wheel pad 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 steering wheel pad.
- The steering wheel pad 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 steering wheel pad with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a steering wheel pad with the deployed airbag.




HINT: Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.




a. Check functioning of the SST

CAUTION: When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST:
SRS Airbag Deployment Tool.
SST 09082-00700




1. Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.

HINT: Do not connect the yellow connector which will be connected with the supplemental restraint system.




2. Press the SST activation switch, and check that the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.

CAUTION: If the LED lights up when the activation switch is not being pressed, SST malfunction is probable, so definitely do not use the SST.
3. Disconnect the SST from the battery.




b. Install the SST.

CAUTION: Check that there is no looseness in the steering wheel and steering wheel pad.

1. Remove the steering column lower cover.
Remove the 3 screws and steering column lower cover as shown in the illustration.
2. Disconnect the airbag connector of the spiral cable.




3. Connect the SST connector to the airbag connector of the spiral cable.
SST 09082-00700

NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock




4. Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front of the vehicle.
5. Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.

NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.

6. Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) terminal.




c. 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.

CAUTION:
- The steering wheel pad 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 steering wheel pad with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a steering wheel pad with the deployed airbag.
- When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and scrap the vehicle with the steering wheel pad still installed.
- When moving a vehicle for scrapping which has a steering wheel pad with deployed airbag, use gloves and safety glasses.

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








1. Remove the steering wheel pad from the steering wheel.
2. Place the steering wheel pad in a vinyl bag, tie the end tightly and dispose of it in the same way as other general parts disposal.