Side AIR Bag Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Sienna. 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. Test Deployment Tool (09082-00700). See TESTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL . Remove appropriate side air bag. See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Install 2 nuts on studs located on rear side of air bag module. Wrap strong wire at least twice around each stud. See Fig 1. Ensure no slack is present in wire.
Position side air bag inside a scrap tire with air bag deployment direction facing inside and secure with strong 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 tool, using Deployment Tool Sub-Harness Adapter (09082-00750), to side air bag connector. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet away from side air bag. Connect deployment tool Red clip to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery terminal. Press activation switch to deploy side air bag. Because of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling side air bag. Seal deployed air bag in vinyl bag and dispose of in usual manner.

Fig 1: Securing Wire To Side Air Bag Module

Fig 2: Preparing Side Air Bag For Deployment