Passenger-side AIR Bag Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry Solara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disconnect negative battery cable. Test Deployment Tool (09082-00700). See TESTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL . Remove passenger-side air bag. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Position air bag inside a scrap tire with deployment side facing inside of tire and secure with strong wire. See Fig 1. Place this tire between 4 other tires (top tire should have wheel installed). Securely tie all tires together with wire.
Connect deployment tool, using Deployment Tool Subharness Adapter (09082-00802), to air bag module connectors. Position deployment tool and 12 volt service battery at least 33 feet (10 m) away from passenger-side air bag. Press activation switch to deploy passenger-side air bag. Because of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling passenger-side air bag. Seal deployed air bag in vinyl bag and dispose of in usual manner.

Fig 1: Preparing Air Bag For Deployment (Typical)