Passenger-side AIR Bag
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Avalon. 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. Test Deployment Tool (09082-00700). See TESTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL . Remove passenger-side air bag. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Position passenger-side air bag inside a scrap tire with air bag trim cover facing inside and secure with strong wire. See Fig 1. Tire dimensions should be at least 7.28" (185 mm) wide and 14.17" (360 mm) inside diameter. Place this tire between 4 other tires (top tire should have wheel installed). Securely tie all tires together with wire.
- Connect deployment tool, using Deployment Tool Sub-Harness Adapter (09082-00760), to passenger-side air bag connector. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet (10 meters) away from passenger-side air bag. 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 module in vinyl bag and dispose of in usual manner.