OEM 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser Air Bag

2001 Toyota Land Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What precautions should be taken when deploying an Air Bag before scrapping a vehicle equipped with an SRS on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser?

  A: A vehicle with SRS system or steering wheel pad equipped with an Air Bag needs to have its Air Bag deployed first using the specific Special Service Tool designation 09082-00700 (SRS Air Bag Deployment Tool). Perform the operation outside the vehicle to minimize resident disturbance while keeping at least 10 m (33 ft) distance from the steering wheel pad when deploying. The Special Service Tool should be inspected through a battery connection prior to use by maintaining the red clip on the positive battery terminal and the black clip on the negative terminal while keeping the yellow connector separate. The activation switch should illuminate upon pushing its button but the tool should never be used if the switch turns on alone. To install the tool you need to remove the steering column lower cover followed by disconnecting the Air Bag connector from the spiral cable then connect the tool to the Air Bag connector. The tool needs a distance of at least 10 m (33 ft) from the car while all doors and windows should be shut before pressing the activation switch on the Air Bag. Keep any persons clear of the deployment area. Post-deployment handling of the steering wheel pad requires at least thirty minutes wait time before contact while you should use gloves along with safety glasses as protection and wash hands thoroughly when complete. During car scrapping keep the installed steering wheel pad on the Air Bag then use gloves and safety glasses while operating the vehicle for transport.