Driver-side & Passenger-side AIR Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensure steering wheel, driver-side air bag and passenger-side air bag modules are not loose. If components are loose, remove and deploy air bag(s) using OFF-VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT procedure.
- If deploying driver-side air bag module, remove lower steering column cover and disconnect Yellow lower spiral cable connector. If deploying passenger-side air bag, disconnect Yellow passenger-side air bag connector, accessible by removing right under cover, No. 2 garnish and finish panel assembly. See Figure. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- For driver-side air bag, connect Deployment Tool (09082-00700) to lower spiral cable connector. For passenger-side air bag, connect Deployment Tool (09082-00700) and Adapter (09082-00780) to Yellow air bag module connector. On both modules, position deployment tool at least 33 feet (10 m) from front of vehicle. Close all doors and windows of vehicle.
- Connect deployment tool Red clip to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery terminal. Ensure no one is inside vehicle or within 33 feet (10 m) of vehicle. Press activation switch to deploy air bag. Because of heat, DO NOT touch air bag for at least 30 minutes after deployment. Scrap vehicle with air bag(s) still installed.