Driver-side & Passenger-side AIR Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus ES 300. 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. Ensure steering wheel, driver-side air bag and passenger-side air bag modules are not loose. If components are loose, remove and deploy air bag(s) using OFF-VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT procedure.
- If deploying driver-side air bag module, remove lower steering column cover and disconnect Yellow lower spiral cable connector. If deploying passenger-side air bag, Remove glove box door and disconnect and left Yellow passenger-side air bag connectors.
- For driver-side air bag, connect Deployment Tool (09082-00700) and Adapter (09082-00780) to lower spiral cable connector. For passenger-side air bag, connect Deployment Tool (09082-00700) Connect Deployment Tools (09082-00700 and 09082-00750) to side air bag connector located under appropriate front seat cushion. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet (10 m) 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. to air bag module connector. On both modules, position deployment tool at least 33 feet (10 m) 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 vehicle 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. Scrap vehicle with air bag(s) still installed.