Driver-side AIR Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Avalon. 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 driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Install 2 bolts (6 mm x 35 mm) with washers into holes located in rear of air bag module and tighten mounting bolts by hand. DO NOT overtighten bolts. Wrap strong wire at least twice 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 deploys.
- Position driver-side air bag module on rim of a scrap tire and wheel assembly with pad 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 air bag module.
- Connect deployment tool to air bag module connector. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet (10 meters) away from air bag module. Press activation switch to deploy air bag. Because of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling driver-side air bag module. Seal deployed air bag module in vinyl bag and dispose of in usual manner.