Passenger-side AIR Bag Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus LX 470. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Before proceeding, See AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . 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 Tool (09082-00700) to passenger-side air bag connector. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet 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 module in vinyl bag and dispose of in usual manner.

Fig 1: Preparing Passenger-side Air Bag Module For Deployment