Passenger-side air bag module

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WARNING:

The passenger-side air bag module is a dual inflator type. If one inflator is forced to operate (deploy), the other may operate (deploy) accidentally. To prevent injury while disposing of the air bag module, make sure to operate (deploy) both passenger-side air bag module inflators simultaneously, following the procedure below.

Remove the passenger-side air bag module. (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM) .)
Install the bolts to the passenger-side air bag module.

Fig 1: Installing Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Bolts
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Connect the SSTs (Adapter harness) to the passenger-side air bag module as shown in Fig 2.

Fig 2: Connecting SSTs (Adapter Harness) To Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
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Place the padded surface of the passenger-side air bag module facing the center of the tire as shown in the figure. To secure the air bag module to the tire wheel, wrap a wire (cross section 1.25 mm ² {0.002 in ² } or more) through the tire and around the bolts at least 4 times.
WARNING:
- If the air bag module is not properly installed to the tire, serious injury may occur when the module is operated (deployed). When installing the air bag module to the tire, make sure the padded surface is facing the center of the tire.
Fig 3: Placing Padded Surface Of Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Facing Center Of Tire
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Stack the tire with the passenger-side air bag module on top of two tires without wheels. Stack a tire without a wheel on top of the tire with the passenger-side air bag module, and then stack another tire with a wheel on the very top.

Fig 4: Stacking Tires (For Passenger-Side Air Bag Module Deployment)
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Secure the tires with wire.

Fig 5: Tying All Tires Together With Wire
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Connect the SSTs (Deployment tool) to the SSTs (Adapter harness).

Fig 6: Connecting SST (Deployment Tool) To SST (Adapter Harness)
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Connect both SSTs (Deployment tool) to the battery. Connect the power supply red clip to the positive battery terminal, and the black clip to the negative battery terminal.
Verify that the red lamp on both SSTs (Deployment tool) is illuminated.
Verify that all persons are standing at least 6 m {20 ft} away from the vehicle.
Press the activation switch on the SST (Deployment tool) connected with 49 L066 002 (a yellow connector) of the SST (Adapter harness), and after 3 s , press the activation switch on the other SST (Deployment tool) to operate (deploy) the air bag module (both inflators).

Fig 7: Identifying Activation Switch On SST (Deployment Tool)
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WARNING:
- Verify that air bag module operation (explosive) sound occurs twice. If no operation (explosive) sound was heard or a single operation (explosive) sound was heard, both inflators would not have operated (deployed) properly. This may cause serious injury because the air bag module may operate (deploy) accidentally. If the two operation (explosive) sounds are not heard, perform Step 11 again. In case that the two operation (explosive) sounds in total are not verified even though Step 11 is performed again, leave the air bag module alone for 30 min or more before getting near it again.
- The air bag module is very hot immediately after it is operated (deployed). You can be burned. Do not touch the air bag module for at least 15 min after deployment.
Disconnect the SSTs (Deployment tool) from the SSTs (Adapter harness).