Passenger-side AIR Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Test Deployment Tool (09082-00700). See TESTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL . Remove passenger-side air bag module. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Position passenger-side air bag module inside a scrap tire with air bag trim cover facing inside. See Fig 1. Secure passenger-side air bag module to tire with wire. Place this tire between 4 other tires (top tire should have wheel installed). Securely tie all tires together with wire.
- Connect Deployment Tools (09082-00700 and 09082-00802) to passenger-side air bag connector. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet (10 m) away from passenger-side air bag. Connect deployment tool Red clip to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery terminal. Press activation switch to deploy passenger-side air bag. Because of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling passenger-side air bag module. Seal deployed air bag module in vinyl bag and dispose of in usual manner.