Passenger-side AIR Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable Toyota Hybrid System (THS) if necessary. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING TOYOTA HYBRID SYSTEM (THS) . Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove passenger-side air bag. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Install nuts on studs located at either end of air bag module. Wind strong wire around each air bag mounting stud and through mounting bracket installation holes. See Fig 1. Position air bag inside scrap tire with air bag trim cover facing inside if tire and secure with remaining wire. See Fig 2. Place this tire between 4 other tires (top tire should have wheel installed). Securely tie all tires together with wire.
- Connect Deployment Tools (09082-00700 and 09082-00760) to passenger-side air bag connector. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet away from passenger-side air bag. Connect deployment tool Red clip to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery terminal. Press activation switch to deploy passenger-side air bag. Because of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling passenger-side air bag. Seal deployed air bag in vinyl bag and dispose of in usual manner.