Passenger-side AIR Bag

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Celica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove passenger-side air bag. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Install nuts on passenger-side air bag module mounting studs. See Fig 1. Wind strong wire around studs. Wind strong wire through module mounting bracket. Position passenger-side air bag inside a scrap tire with air bag trim cover facing inside of tire. Place this tire between 4 other tires (top tire should have wheel installed). See Fig 2. Securely tie all tires together with wire.
Connect Deployment Tool (09082-00700) to passenger-side air bag connector. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet away from passenger-side air bag. Press activation switch to deploy passenger-side air bag. Because of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling deployed air bag. Dispose of deployed air bag in usual manner.

Fig 1: Securing Wire To Passenger-side Air Bag Module

Fig 2: Preparing Passenger-side Air Bag For Deployment