Last Modified: 04-05-2023 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM100000000VJSD
Model Year Start: 2016 Model: Sienna Prod Date Range: [12/2015 -           ]
Title: SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SRS SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: DISPOSAL; 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]

DISPOSAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

Before performing pre-disposal deployment of any SRS component, review and closely follow all applicable environmental and hazardous material regulations. Pre-disposal deployment may be considered hazardous material treatment.

HINT:

When scrapping a vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of the front seat airbag assembly, 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:

  • 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.
  • Never dispose of a front seat airbag sub-assembly that has an undeployed airbag.
  • The airbag emits 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 front seat airbag sub-assembly.
  • The front seat airbag sub-assembly 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 airbag sub-assembly with a deployed airbag.
  • Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat airbag sub-assembly with a deployed airbag.
  • Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.

PROCEDURE

1. DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT AIRBAG SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (When Installed in Vehicle)

NOTICE:

  • When disposing of the front seat airbag sub-assembly, never use the customer's vehicle to deploy the airbag.
  • 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:

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.

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Battery

SST: 09082-00700

(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) 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.

(c) Disconnect the connector from the front seat airbag sub-assembly under the front seat assembly.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(1) Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the yellow airbag connector under the front seat assembly.

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Slider

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(d) Connect SST.

CAUTION:

Check that there is no looseness in the front seat assembly.

(1) Connect the SST connector to the front seat airbag sub-assembly connector.

SST: 09082-00700

SST: 09082-00750

NOTICE:

To avoid damaging the SST connector or wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.

(2) Move SST at least 10 m (33 ft.) away from the front side window.

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Battery

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

NOTICE:

Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.

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

(e) Deploy the SRS seat cushion 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:

  • Before deployment, make sure that no one is near the vehicle.
  • The front seat airbag sub-assembly 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 airbag sub-assembly with a deployed airbag.
  • Do not apply water etc. to a front seat airbag sub-assembly 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.

2. DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT AIRBAG SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (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:

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.

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Battery

SST: 09082-00700

(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) Remove the front seat airbag sub-assembly (See page 2016 - 2020 MY Sienna [12/2015 -        ]; SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: SRS SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL ).

CAUTION:

  • Before removing the front seat airbag sub-assembly, wait at least 90 seconds after turning the ignition switch off and disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  • When storing the front seat airbag sub-assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(c) Using braided wire harness, tie down the front seat airbag sub-assembly to an unneeded tire.

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Stripped Wire Harness Section

Stripped Wire Harness Section:

Area

Measurement

A

1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in.2) or more

CAUTION:

Do not use a wire harness that is too thin or any other object to tie the front seat airbag sub-assembly because it may snap due to the shock when the airbag is deployed. Always use a wire harness for vehicle use with a cross section 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) Install the 3 nuts to the front seat airbag sub-assembly.

(2) Wind the wires around the stud bolts of the front seat airbag sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

(3) Position the front seat airbag sub-assembly inside the tire.

Tire Size:

Area

Measurement

A

185 mm (7.28 in.)

B

360 mm (14.17 in.)

CAUTION:

  • Make sure that the wires are tight. If there is slack in the wires, the front seat airbag sub-assembly may break loose when the airbag is deployed.
  • Face the front seat airbag sub-assembly deployment surface toward the inside the tire to evenly distribute the force of deployment.

NOTICE:

The tire will be marked by the airbag deployment, so use an unneeded tire.

(d) Connect SST.

(1) Connect the SST connector to the front seat airbag sub-assembly connector.

SST: 09082-00750

(e) Place the tires.

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Tires (2 or more)

(1) Place at least 2 tires under the tire to which the front seat airbag sub-assembly is tied.

(2) Place at least 2 tires onto the tire to which the front seat airbag sub-assembly is tied. The top tire should have a wheel installed.

NOTICE:

  • Do not place SST connector under the tire because it could be damaged.
  • As the disc wheel will be marked by the airbag deployment, use an unneeded disc wheel.
  • As the tires will be marked by the airbag deployment, use unneeded tires.

(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.

(f) Connect SST.

(1) Connect the SST connector.

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Battery

SST: 09082-00700

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 tire.

(2) Move SST at least 10 m (33 ft.) away from the airbag tied down to the tire.

(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.

(2) Check that no one is within a 10 m (33 ft.) radius of the tire to which the front seat airbag sub-assembly 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 front seat airbag sub-assembly.

CAUTION:

  • The front seat airbag sub-assembly 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 airbag sub-assembly with a deployed airbag.
  • Do not apply water etc. to a front seat airbag sub-assembly with a deployed airbag.
  • Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.

(1) Remove the front seat airbag sub-assembly from the tire.

(2) Place the front seat airbag sub-assembly in a plastic bag, tie it tightly, and dispose of it according to local regulations.