Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly: Disposal

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HINT:

When scrapping a vehicle equipped with SRS or disposing of the front seat side airbag, be sure to deploy the airbag first in accordance with the procedure described below. If any abnormality occurs with the airbag deployment, contact the SERVICE DEPT. of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

CAUTION:

Never dispose of a front seat side airbag assembly that has an undeployed airbag.
The airbag produces an exploding sound when it is deployed, so perform the operation outdoors and where it will not create a nuisance to nearby residents.
When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST (SRS airbag deployment tool). Perform the operation in a place away from electrical noise.
When deploying the airbag, perform the operation at least 10 m (33 ft.) away from the airbag.

The front seat side airbag becomes extremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat side airbag with a deployed airbag.
Do not apply water to a front seat side airbag with a deployed airbag.
Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
An airbag or pretensioner may be activated by static electricity.

To prevent this, be sure to touch a metal surface with bare hands to discharge static electricity before performing this procedure.

DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)
HINT:

Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.
1. Check if SST is functioning properly.
  SST 09082-00700,09082-00750
  
  Fig 1: Identifying SST
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  1. Connect the SST's red clip to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) battery terminal.
    HINT:
    
    The yellow connector will be used to connect to another SST in a later step.
    
    Fig 2: Connecting SST To Battery
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  2. Press the SST activation switch, and check that the LED of the SST activation switch illuminates.
    CAUTION: If the LED illuminates when the activation switch is not pressed, SST may have a malfunction, in which case that SST should not be used.
  3. Disconnect SST from the battery.
2. Follow the "PRECAUTION " .
  
  Fig 3: Locating SST Activation Switch
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3. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
4. Manual seat:
  Remove the front seat (See REMOVAL ).
  
  Power seat:
  
  Remove the front seat (See REMOVAL ).
  
  HINT:
  
  Keep the front seat in the cabin.
5. Install SST.
  1. Disconnect the connector (yellow colored one) from the front seat side airbag.
    NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
  2. Connect the SST connector to the front seat side airbag connector.
    NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
  3. Manual seat:
    Install the front seat (See INSTALLATION ).
    
    Power seat:
    
    Install the front seat (See INSTALLATION ).
    
    Fig 4: Connecting SST Connector To Front Seat Side Airbag Connector
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  4. Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft.) away from the vehicle front side window.
  5. Maintaining enough clearance for the SST wire harness in the front side window, close all doors and windows of the vehicle.
    NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
  6. Connect the SST's red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
  Fig 5: Connecting SST To Battery
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6. Deploy the airbag.
  1. Check that no one is inside the vehicle or within a 10 m (33 ft.) radius of the vehicle.
  2. Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.
    CAUTION:
    When deploying the airbag, make sure that no one is near the vehicle.
    
    The front seat side airbag becomes extremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
    
    Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat side airbag with a deployed airbag.
    
    Do not apply water to a front seat side airbag with a deployed airbag.
    
    Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
    HINT:
    
    The airbag is deployed as the LED of the SST activation switch comes on.
DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (WHEN NOT INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)
NOTE:
- When disposing of the front seat side airbag, never use the customer's vehicle to deploy the airbag.
- Be sure to follow the procedure detailed below when deploying the airbag.
HINT:

Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.
1. Check if SST is functioning properly.
2. Remove the front seat side airbag.
  1. Manual seat:
    Remove the front seat (See REMOVAL ).
    
    Power seat:
    
    Remove the front seat (See REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the 2 nuts and front seat side airbag from the seatback.
  CAUTION:
  - When removing the front seat side airbag, work must be started 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned off and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
  - When storing the front seat side airbag, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
  Fig 6: Identifying SST
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3. Using a service-purpose wire harness for the vehicle, tie down the front seat side airbag to the tire.
  Wire harness:
  
  Stripped wire harness section
  
  1.25 mm ² or more (0.0019 in. ² or more)
  
  HINT:
  
  To calculate the area of the stripped wire harness section:
  
  Area = 3.14 x (Diameter)² /4
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Stripped Wire Harness Section
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  CAUTION: If the wire harness is too thin or an alternative object is used to tie down the front seat side airbag, it may be snapped by the shock when the airbag is deployed. Always use a wire harness for vehicle use with an area of at least 1.25 mm² (0.0019 in.² ).
  1. Install the 2 nuts to the front seat side airbag assembly.
    
    Fig 8: Identifying Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly Nuts
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  2. Wind the wire harness around the stud bolts of the front seat side airbag as shown in the illustration.
    
    Fig 9: Winding Wire Harness Around Stud Bolts Of Front Seat Side Airbag
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  3. Position the front seat side airbag inside the tire.
    Tire size:
    
    Width minimum:
    
    185 mm (7.28 in.)
    
    Inner diameter minimum:
    
    360 mm (14.17 in.)
  Fig 10: Positioning Front Seat Side Airbag Inside Tire
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  CAUTION:
  - Make sure that the wire harness is tight. If there is slack in a wire harness, the front seat side airbag may become loose due to the shock when the airbag is deployed.
  - Always tie down the front seat side airbag with the airbag deployment direction facing inside the tire.
  NOTE: Use a disc wheel (with tire) that you are planning to throw away, as the airbag deployment will damage the disc wheel.
4. Install SST.
  1. Connect the SST connector to the front seat side airbag connector.
    SST 09082-00750
  Fig 11: Connecting SST Connector To Front Seat Side Airbag Connector
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5. Place the tires.
  1. Place at least 2 tires under the tire to which the front seat side airbag is tied.
  2. Place at least 2 tires over the tire to which the front seat side airbag is tied. The top tire should have the disc wheel installed.
    NOTE: Do not place the SST connector under the tire because it could be damaged.
    
    Fig 12: Identifying Tires Placement
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  3. Tie the tires together with 2 wire harnesses.
  CAUTION: Make sure that the wire harnesses are tight. Looseness in the wire harness may result in the tires coming free due to the shock when the airbag is deployed.
  
  Fig 13: Tying Tires Together With Wire Harnesses
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6. Install SST.
  1. Connect the SST connector.
    SST 09082-00700
    
    NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock. Also, secure some slack for the SST wire harness inside the tire.
7. Deploy the airbag.
  1. Connect the SST's red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Check that no one is within a 10 m (33 ft.) radius of the tire to which the front seat side airbag is tied.
  3. Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.
  CAUTION: When deploying the airbag, make sure that no one is near the tire.
  
  Fig 14: Connecting SST Connector
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  HINT:
  
  The airbag is deployed as the LED of the SST activation switch comes on.
8. Dispose of the front seat side airbag.
CAUTION:
- The front seat side airbag becomes extremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat side airbag with a deployed airbag.
- Do not apply water to a front seat side airbag assembly with a deployed airbag.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
1. Remove the front seat side airbag from the tire.
2. Place the front seat side airbag in a plastic bag, tie it tightly and dispose of it in the same way as other general parts.
Fig 15: Tying Front Seat Side Airbag In Plastic Bag
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