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Driver-Side Air Bag Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Lexus SC 400 and 1998 Lexus SC 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Before proceeding, see SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . Remove connector on back surface of driver-side air bag module from bracket.
  2. Install 4 bolts (6 mm X 35 mm) with washers into holes located in rear of air bag module. Tighten bolts by hand. DO NOT overtighten bolts. Wrap strong wire at least 3 times around each bolt. See Fig 1. Ensure no slack is present in wire. If slack is present, or wire is not strong enough, driver-side air bag module may become loose due to shock when air bag is deployed.
    Fig 1: Securing Wire To Driver-Side Air Bag Module
    G98J13820Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Position driver-side air bag module on rim of a scrap wheel and tire assembly with air bag side facing upward. See Fig 2. Securely tie air bag module to wheel rim through lug nut holes. Place a large cardboard box (weighted at sides) or 3 scrap tires on top of driver-side air bag module.
  4. Connect Deployment Tool (09082-00700) to driver-side air bag module connector. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet away from driver-side air bag module. Press activation switch to deploy driver-side air bag module. Because of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling the driver-side air bag module.
Fig 2: Securing Driver-Side Air Bag Module To Wheel
G98H13810Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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