CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
Before performing pre-disposal deployment of any SRS part, review and closely follow all applicable environmental and hazardous material regulations. Pre-disposal deployment may be considered hazardous material treatment.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
An airbag or pretensioner may be activated by static electricity. To prevent this, be sure to touch a metal surface with your bare hands to discharge static electricity before performing this procedure.
Never dispose of a front seat cushion airbag assembly RH with 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 (32.8 ft.) away from the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH.
The front seat cushion airbag assembly RH 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 cushion airbag assembly RH with a deployed airbag.
Do not apply water etc. to a front seat cushion airbag assembly RH with a deployed airbag.
Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
Tech Tips
When scrapping a vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH, 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 the distributor.
DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH (When Installed in Vehicle)
Note
When disposing of the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH, use an unneeded vehicle to deploy the airbag.
Be sure to observe the following procedure when deploying the airbag.
Tech Tips
Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.
Check the function of SST.
Refer to Precaution.
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.
Remove the front seat outer track bracket cover RH.
Remove the front seat inner track bracket cover RH.
Remove the front seat outer track cover RH.
Remove the inner seat track bracket cover RH.
Remove the 4 bolts and tilt the front seat assembly RH to the rear of the vehicle.
Disconnect the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH connector under the front seat assembly.
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Pull the lock slider and disconnect the airbag connector.
*1 | Lock Slider | - | - |
Install SST.
Connect the SST connector to the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH connector.
Note
To avoid damaging the SST connector or wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
Return the front seat assembly to its original position and tighten the 4 bolts.
CAUTION:
Check that there is no looseness in the front seat assembly.
*a | 10 m or more |
Move SST at least 10 m (32.8 ft.) away from the front side window of the vehicle.
Maintaining sufficient 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.
Connect the red clip of SST to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black clip of SST to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Deploy the airbag.
Check that no one is inside the vehicle or within a 10 m (32.8 ft.) radius of the vehicle.
Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.
CAUTION:
Before deployment, make sure that no one is near the vehicle.
Tech Tips
The airbag is deployed as the LED of the SST activation switch comes on.
Remove the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH.
CAUTION:
The front seat cushion airbag assembly RH 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 cushion airbag assembly RH with a deployed airbag.
Do not apply water etc. to a front seat cushion airbag assembly RH with a deployed airbag.
After removal, quickly seal the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH in a plastic bag.
Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
Place the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH in a plastic bag, tie it tightly, and dispose of it according to local regulations.
DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG ASSEMBLY RH (When not Installed in Vehicle)
Note
Be sure to observe the following procedure when deploying the airbag.
Tech Tips
Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.
Check the function of SST.
Remove the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH.
CAUTION:
Before removing the front seat assembly RH, wait at least 90 seconds after turning the engine switch off and disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
When storing the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
*a | Wire Diameter |
*b | Stripped Wire Section |
Using braided wire, tie down the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH to an unneeded tire.
Wire |
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Cross-sectional area of stripped wire |
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 front seat cushion airbag assembly RH, 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).
Tech Tips
To calculate the area of the cross-sectional area of stripped wire:
Area = 3.14 x (Diameter)2/ 4
Install the 3 nuts to the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH.
Wind the wires around the stud bolts of the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH as shown in the illustration.
*a | Width |
*b | Inner Diameter |
Position the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH inside the tire.
Minimum tire size |
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Must exceed the following dimensions |
Width |
185 mm (7.28 in.) |
Inner diameter |
360 mm (1.18 ft.) |
CAUTION:
Make sure that the wires are tight. If there is slack in the wires, the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH may break loose when the airbag is deployed.
Face the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH deployment surface toward the inside of the tire to evenly distribute the force of deployment.
Note
The tires may be damaged by the airbag deployment, so use unneeded tires.
Install SST.
Connect the SST connector to the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH connector.
Place the tires.
*1 | Tires (2 or more) |
*a | Deployment Side |
Place at least 2 tires under the tire to which the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH is tied.
Place at least 2 tires onto the tire to which the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH is tied. The top tire should have a wheel installed.
Note
Do not place the SST connector under the tire because it could be damaged.
The tires and wheel may be damaged by the airbag deployment, so use unneeded tires and wheel.
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.
Install SST.
*a | 10 m or more |
Connect the SST connector.
Note
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.
Move SST at least 10 m (32.8 ft.) away from the airbag tied down to the tire.
Deploy the airbag.
Connect the red clip of SST to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black clip of SST to the negative (-) battery terminal.
Check that no one is within a 10 m (32.8 ft.) radius of the tire to which the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH is tied.
Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.
CAUTION:
Before deployment, make sure that no one is near the airbag.
Tech Tips
The airbag is deployed as the LED of the SST activation switch comes on.
Dispose of the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH.
CAUTION:
The front seat cushion airbag assembly RH 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 cushion airbag assembly RH with a deployed airbag.
Do not apply water etc. to a front seat cushion airbag assembly RH with a deployed airbag.
Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
Remove the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH from the tire.
Place the front seat cushion airbag assembly RH in a plastic bag, tie it tightly, and dispose of it according to local regulations.