Canada - Air Bag - Passenger Side Deactivation

Bulletin
0597

Issue Date
1997-08-01

Reference
GI-97-011

Model
Tacoma

Year Range
1998 ~ 2001

Market
Canada

Component
BC; GI

Subject:
AIRBAG DEACTIVATION SYSTEM CHECK DURING PDS

The 1998 M / Y Tacoma is equipped with a passenger side airbag deactivation switch. This switch is designed to disable the passenger side airbag. Please check the passenger side airbag deactivation switch during PDS, as follows:

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE CHECK:





1. Insert ignition key into passenger side airbag deactivation switch.
2. Check the system for proper operation by cycling the switch from the 'ON' to the 'OFF' position.
3. Check that the indicator light illuminates when the passenger side airbag switch is turned to the 'OFF' position.





4. Activate the passenger side airbag system by turning the switch to the 'ON' position.

CAUTION:
Make sure the passenger side airbag deactivation switch is turned 'ON' when the PDS is completed.

The indicator light should not be illuminated.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.