Passenger-side AIR Bag Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus SC 430. 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. Remove passenger-side air bag. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
Install 2 nuts on right and left side of passenger-side air bag module. Position air bag inside a scrap tire with deployment side facing inside of tire. See Fig 1. Tire must exceed 7.87" (185 mm) wide and 14.17" (360 mm) diameter. Secure air bag module with strong wire wound around tire, nuts and module mounting brackets. See Fig 2. 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) and Adapter (09082-00760) to passenger-side air bag connector. Position deployment tool 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: Securing Wire To Passenger-side Air Bag Module

Fig 2: Preparing Passenger-side Air Bag For Module Deployment