Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 566

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3.

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
DEPLOYED

(a)

Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page 

DI–324

)

(b)

Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the
vehicle.

Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument
panel and instrument panel reinforcement.

Check the damage on the connector and wire har-
ness.

HINT:
If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is de-
formed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new
one.

RS02R–01

AB0152

SST

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DISPOSAL

HINT:
When a scrapping vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing
of a front passenger airbag assembly, always first deploy the
airbag in accordance with the procedure described below. If any
abnormality occurs with the airbag deployment, contact the
SERVICE DEPT. of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
When disposing of a front passenger airbag assembly with an
airbag deployed in a collision, follow the same procedure given
in step 1–(e) in ”DISPOSAL”.

CAUTION:

Never dispose of a front passenger airbag assembly
which has an undeployed airbag.

The airbag produces a sizeable exploding sound
when it deploys, so perform the operation out–of–
doors and where it will not create a nuisance to
nearby residents.

When deploying the airbag, always use the specified
SST (SRS Airbag Deployment Tool). Perform the op-
eration in a place away from electrical noise.
SST

09082–00700

When deploying an airbag, perform the operation
from at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front passen-
ger airbag assembly.

The front passenger airbag assembly is very hot
when the airbag is deployed, so leave it alone for at
least 30 minutes after deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front
passenger airbag assembly with deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.

Do not apply water, etc. to a front passenger airbag
assembly with deployed airbag.

AB0158

SST

Battery

AB0152

SST

AB0158

SST

Battery

H01580

H01349

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1.

AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN SCRAPPING VE-
HICLE

HINT:
Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.

(a)

Confirm functioning of the SST.

CAUTION:
When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST:
SRS Airbag Deployment Tool.

SST

09082–00700

(1)

Connect the SST to battery.
Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery posi-
tive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery neg-
ative (–) terminal.

HINT:
Do not connect the yellow connector which will be connected
with the supplemental restraint system.

(2)

Confirm functioning of the SST.
Press the SST activation switch, and confirm the
LED of the SST activation switch lights up.

CAUTION:
If the LED lights up when the activation switch is not being
pressed, SST malfunction is probable, so definitely do not
use the SST.

(b)

Disconnect the airbag connector.
(1)

Remove the lower instrument cover inside the No.2
under cover.

NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.

(2)

Pull up the connector.

(3)

Disconnect the airbag connector.

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(c)

Install the SST.
(1)

Connect the SST connector to the front passenger
airbag assembly connector.

SST

09082–00700

NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.

(2)

Move the SST to at least 10 m (33 ft) from the front
of the vehicle.

(3)

Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.

NOTICE:
Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.

(4)

Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the negative (+) termi-
nal.

(d)

Deploy the airbag.
(1)

Confirm that no–one is inside the vehicle or within
10 m (33 ft) area around the vehicle.

(2)

Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.

HINT:
The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST ac-
tivation switch lights up.

(e)

Dispose of the front passenger airbag assembly.

CAUTION:

The front passenger airbag assembly is very hot
when the airbag is deployed, so leave it alone for at
least 30 minutes after deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front
passenger airbag assembly with deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.

Do not apply water, etc. to a front passenger airbag
assembly with deployed airbag.
(1)

When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and
scrap the vehicle with the front passenger airbag
assembly still installed.

(2)

When moving a vehicle for scrapping which has a
front passenger airbag assembly with deployed air-
bag, use gloves and safety glasses.