Driver-side & Passenger-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 . Ensure steering wheel, driver-side air bag module and passenger-side air bag are not loose. If components are loose, deploy air bag(s) using OFF-VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT procedure. Test Deployment Tool (09082-00700). See TESTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL .
- If deploying driver-side air bag module, disconnect upper spiral cable connector accessible by removing lower steering column cover. If deploying passenger-side air bag module, disconnect passenger-side air bag connector, accessible by removal of glove box. See Figure. For driver-side air bag, connect deployment tool to air bag module connector. For passenger-side air bag, connect deployment tool, using Deployment Tool Sub-Harness Adapter (09082-00760), to air bag module connector.
- For either air bag, position deployment tool at least 33 feet 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 or within 33 feet of vehicle. Press activation switch to deploy air bag. Because of heat, DO NOT touch air bag for at least 30 minutes after deployment.