Airbag Deployment When Scrapping Vehicle
DISPOSALHINT: When scrapping vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of a front passenger 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.
CAUTION:
- Never dispose of a front passenger 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 front passenger airbag assembly.
- The front passenger 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 front passenger airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a front passenger airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN SCRAPPING VEHICLE
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 airbag connector.
1. Using a screwdriver, pry out the glove compartment door finish plate inside the lower panel.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the connector from the glove compartment door finish plate.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
3. Disconnect the airbag connector.
c. Install the SST.
1. Connect the connectors of the 2 SST to the front passenger airbag assembly connector.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00760
NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
2. Move the SST to 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 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.
CAUTION:
- The front passenger 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 the front passenger airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- Do not apply water, etc. to the front passenger airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
- When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and scrap the vehicle with the front passenger airbag assembly still installed.
- When moving a vehicle for scrapping which has the front passenger airbag assembly with the deployed airbag, use gloves and safety glasses.
HINT: The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.