STEERING PAD DISPOSAL

Tech Tips

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

CAUTION:


  • Never dispose of a steering pad that has an unactivated 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 (32.8 ft.) away from the steering pad.

  • The steering pad 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 steering pad with a deployed airbag.

  • Do not apply water, etc. to a steering pad 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.


  1. DISPOSE OF STEERING PAD (WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)

    Tech Tips

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


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      Check the function of SST.

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      CAUTION:

      When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST (SRS Airbag Deployment Tool).


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        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.

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        Check the function of SST. Press SST activation switch, and check that the LED of SST activation switch comes on.

        CAUTION:


        • Do not connect SST connector (yellow-colored) to the airbag.

        • If the LED comes on when the activation switch is not being pressed, SST may be malfunctioning, so replace SST with a new one.

      3. Disconnect SST from the battery.

    2. Read the precaution Click here.

    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 disable the SRS system.

    4. Remove the lower steering column cover Click here.

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      Install SST.

      CAUTION:

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


      1. Disconnect the airbag connector (yellow-colored) from the spiral cable.

        Note

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

      2. Connect SST connector to the airbag connector of the spiral cable.

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        Note

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

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        Move SST at least 10 m (32.8 ft.) away from the vehicle front side window.

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

        Note

        Take care not to damage SST wire harness.

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

    6. 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 SST activation switch to deploy the airbag.

        CAUTION:


        • When deploying the airbag, make sure that no one is near the vehicle.

        • The steering pad 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 steering pad with a deployed airbag.

        • Do not apply water to a steering pad with a deployed airbag.

        • Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.

        Tech Tips

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