SRS SEAT CUSHION AIRBAG ASSEMBLY > DISPOSAL

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HINT:

1. The procedure described below is for the LH side.
   
2. When scrapping a vehicle equipped with the SRS or disposing of the front seat side airbag, deploy the airbag first in accordance with the procedure described below. If any abnormality occurs with the airbag deployment, contact the SERVICE DEPT. of the DISTRIBUTOR.
   

CAUTION:

1. Before performing pre-disposal deployment of any SRS component, review and closely follow all applicable environmental and hazardous material regulations. Pre-disposal deployment may be considered hazardous material treatment.
   
2. Never dispose of a front seat side airbag that has an undeployed airbag.
   
3. The airbag emits an exploding sound when it is deployed, so perform the operation outdoors and where it will not create a nuisance to nearby residents.
   


4. When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST (SRS Airbag Deployment Tool). Perform the operation in a place away from electrical noise.
   
5. When deploying the airbag, perform the operation at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the airbag.
   
6. The front seat side airbag becomes extremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
   
7. Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat side airbag which has been deployed.
   
8. Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
   
9. Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat airbag which has been deployed.
   
10. An airbag or pretensioner may be activated by static electricity. To prevent this, be sure to touch a metal surface with bare hands to discharge static electricity before performing this procedure.
    

HINT:

Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.

1. Check the function of SST.
   

   SST

   09082-00700  
   

   CAUTION:

   Always use the specified SST (SRS Airbag Deployment Tool) when deploying the airbag.

   
   
   
   
   

   1. Connect the red clip of SST to the positive battery terminal and the black clip of SST to the negative battery terminal.
      

   
   
   

   2. Press the SST activation switch, and check that the LED on the SST activation switch illuminates.
      

      CAUTION:

      1. Do not connect the SST connector (yellow colored one) to the airbag.
         
      2. If the LED illuminates when the activation switch is not being pressed, SST may be malfunctioning. Do not to use SST.
         

   3. Disconnect SST from the battery.
      

2. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
   

3. Disconnect the airbag connector, as shown in the illustration.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not damage the airbag wire harness when handling the airbag connector.

4. Connect SST.
   

   SST

   09082-00700  
   09082-00810  
   

   
   

   1. Connect the SST connector to the front seat side airbag.
      

      NOTICE:

      Do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock to avoid damaging SST connector and wire harness.

   
   
   

   2. Move SST to at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the vehicle.
      

   3. Close all doors and windows of the vehicle.
      

      NOTICE:

      Do not damage the SST wire harness.

   4. Connect the red clip of SST to the positive battery terminal and the black clip of SST to the negative battery terminal.
      

5. Deploy the airbag.
   
   

   1. Check that no one is inside the vehicle or within a 10 m (33 ft) radius of the vehicle.
      

   2. Press the SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.
      

      CAUTION:

      1. Make sure that no one is near the vehicle when deploying the airbag.
         
      2. The front seat side airbag becomes extremely hot when the airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
         
      3. Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat side airbag which has been deployed.
         
      4. Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat side airbag which has been deployed.
         
      5. Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
         

      HINT:

      The airbag is deployed as the LED on the SST activation switch illuminates.