OEM 2000 Toyota Tacoma Air Bag

2000 Toyota Tacoma Air Bag Parts Q&A

• Q: What precautions should be taken when deploying an Air Bag from a vehicle equipped with an SRS on 2000 Toyota Tacoma?

  A: Deploy an SRS Air Bag before car scrapping or pad disposal through the usage of the special service tool 09082-00700 (SRS Air Bag Deployment Tool) in open areas with a minimum 10 m (33 ft) distance from residences to prevent disturbance. Perform the operation no less than 10 m (33 ft) from the steering wheel pad while waiting at least 30 minutes after deployment for the steering wheel pad to cool. Every individual handling deployed Air Bags must wear gloves together with protective safety glasses followed by water handwashing and a strict prohibition of water touching the steering wheel pad. The Air Bag deployment requires users to test the Special Service Tool functionality by connecting the red clip to the positive (+) battery terminal while hooking the black clip to the negative (-) terminal while keeping the yellow connector away from supplemental restraint system components. Before using the tool always activate its switch but do not utilize it if the LED turns on automatically. After using the tool disconnect it and remove both the steering column lower cover and the Air Bag connector of the spiral cable. Then follow by connecting the Special Service Tool whereas locking the secondary lock on the twin lock remains avoided. Proceed to move the tool 10 m (33 ft) away from the vehicle before you can connect it to the battery which should follow a complete closure of doors and windows. Before Air Bag deployment check that no personnel remain inside the vehicle along with ensuring the 10 m (33 ft) radius around it is clear from people then activate the Air Bag using the controller. Usuage of a vinyl bag and proper tying allows the disposal of the steering wheel pad as general waste after Air Bag deployment.