DISPOSAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

When scrapping a vehicle equipped with the SRS or disposing of a steering pad, 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.

PROCEDURE

1. DISPOSE OF STEERING PAD (When Installed in Vehicle)

HINT:

Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.

(a) Check the function of SST.

SST: 09082-00700

CAUTION:

Always use the specified SST (SRS Airbag Deployment Tool) when deploying the airbag.

(1) Connect the red clip of SST to the positive battery terminal and the black clip of SST to the negative battery terminal. Text in Illustration *a Battery

(2) Press the SST activation switch, and check that the LED on the SST activation switch illuminates. CAUTION: Do not connect the SST connector (yellow colored one) to the airbag. If the LED illuminates when the activation switch is not being pressed, SST may be malfunctioning. Do not use SST.

(3) Disconnect SST from the battery.

(b) Read the precaution (See page ).

(c) Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.

CAUTION:

Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See page ).

(d) Remove the lower steering column cover (See page).

(e) Connect SST.

CAUTION:

Check that there is no slack in the steering wheel and steering pad.

Text in Illustration

(1) Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the airbag wire harness when handling the airbag connector.

(2) Connect the SST connector to the spiral cable. SST: 09082-00700 SST: 09082-00780 NOTICE: Do not lock the secondary lock on the twin lock to avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness.

(3) Install the steering pad (See page).

(4) Move SST to at least 10 m (32.8 ft.) away from the vehicle front side window. Text in Illustration *a Battery

(5) Maintaining enough clearance for the SST wire harness in the front side window, close all doors and windows of the vehicle.

NOTICE:

Do not damage SST wire harness.

(6) Connect the red clip of SST to the positive battery terminal and the black clip of SST to the negative battery terminal.

(f) Deploy the airbag.

(1) Check that no one is inside the vehicle or within a 10 m (32.8 ft.) radius of the vehicle.

(2) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.

HINT:

The airbag is deployed as the LED of the SST activation switch illuminates.

2. DISPOSE OF STEERING PAD (When not Installed in Vehicle)

NOTICE:

Be sure to observe the following procedure when deploying the airbag.

HINT:

Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.

(a) Check the function of SST.

SST: 09082-00700

CAUTION:

When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST:

SRS Airbag Deployment Tool

(1) Connect SST to the battery. Connect the red clip of SST to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black clip of SST to the negative (-) battery terminal. Text in Illustration *a Battery

(2) Check the function of SST. Press the SST activation switch and check that the LED of the SST activation switch comes on. CAUTION: Do not connect the yellow SST connector to the airbag. If the LED comes on when the activation switch is not being pressed, SST is malfunctioning. Replace SST.

(3) Disconnect SST from the battery.

(b) Remove the steering pad (See page ).

(c) Using braided wire, tie down the steering pad to an unneeded wheel.

Text in Illustration

Wire:

Stripped wire section

1.25 mm² (0.0019 in.²) or more

CAUTION:

If the wire harness is too thin or an alternative object is used to tie down the steering pad, it may snap when the airbag is deployed. Always use a wire for vehicle use with an area of at least 1.25 mm² (0.0019 in.²).

HINT:

To calculate the area of the stripped wire section:

Area = 3.14 x (Diameter)² / 4

(1) After connecting the following SST to each other, connect them to the steering pad. SST: 09082-00802 09082-10801 09082-30801

(2) Wind 3 wires at least 2 times each around each of the bolts installed on the left and right sides of the steering pad. Text in Illustration *a 2 times or more CAUTION: Tightly wind the wires around the bolts without any slack. Make sure that the wires are tight. If there is slack in the wires, the steering pad may break loose when the airbag is deployed.

(3) Face the airbag deployment side of the steering pad upward on top of an unneeded tire and wheel set. Separately tie the left and right sides of the steering pad to the wheel through the hub nut holes. Position the SST connector so that it hangs downward through the hub hole of the wheel. CAUTION: Make sure that the wires are tight. If there is slack in the wires, the steering pad may break loose when the airbag is deployed. Always tie down the steering pad with the airbag deployment side facing upward. NOTICE: The wheel will be damaged by the airbag deployment, so use an unneeded wheel.

(d) Connect SST.

SST: 09082-00700

CAUTION:

Place the wheel on level ground.

(1) Connect the SST connector.

NOTICE:

To avoid damaging the SST connector or wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock. Also, secure some slack for the SST wire harness inside the disc wheel.

(2) Move SST at least 10 m (32.8 ft.) away from the airbag tied down to the wheel.

(e) Cover the steering pad (using a cardboard box). Text in Illustration *a Weight (1) Cover the steering pad with a cardboard box. (2) Place weights on the cardboard box in 4 places totaling at least 190 N (19 kg, 42.7 lb). Minimum cardboard box size: Must exceed the following dimensions Area Measurement X 460 mm (1.51 ft.) Y 650 mm (2.13 ft.) NOTICE: When dimension Y of the cardboard box exceeds the diameter of the wheel and tire to which the steering pad is tied, X should be the following size. X = 460 mm (1.51 ft.) + width of tire If a cardboard box smaller than the specified size is used, it may be broken by the shock from the airbag deployment.

(f) Cover the steering pad (using tires).

(1) Place at least 3 tires without wheels onto the wheel and tire to which the steering pad is tied. Text in Illustration *a Inner Diameter *b Width *c Tires (3 or more)

(2) Place a wheel and tire on top.

Minimum tire size:

Must exceed the following dimensions

Width:

185 mm (7.28 in.)

Inner diameter:

360 mm (1.18 ft.)

CAUTION:

Do not use tires with wheels except for on the top and bottom.

(3) Tie the tires together with the 2 wires. CAUTION: Make sure that the wires are tight. Looseness in the wires results in the tires breaking loose when the airbag is deployed.

(g) Deploy the airbag.

(1) Connect the red clip of SST to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black clip of SST to the negative (-) battery terminal. Text in Illustration *A Using a Cardboard Box *B Using Tires *1 Steering Pad *a Battery

(2) Check that no one is within a 10 m (32.8 ft.) radius of the wheel to which the steering pad is tied.

(3) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.

CAUTION:

Before deployment, make sure that no one is near the airbag.

HINT:

The airbag is deployed as the LED of the SST activation switch comes on.

(h) Dispose of the steering pad.

(1) Remove the steering pad from the wheel.

(2) Place the steering pad in a plastic bag, tie it tightly and dispose of it according to local regulations.