OEM 2001 Toyota Prius Air Bag

2001 Toyota Prius Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What precautions should be taken when scrapping vehicles equipped with an SRS or disposing of the side Air Bag assembly on 2001 Toyota Prius?

  A: Users must utilize Special Service Tool: 09082-00700 (SRS Air Bag Deployment Tool) to fire Air Bags of vehicles containing SRS technology in a secluded outdoor area at least 10 m (33 ft) beyond the Air Bag assembly since the Air Bag generates a substantial explosion during deployment. The hot side Air Bag assembly requires at least thirty minutes wait time before handling and requires protective gloves together with safety glasses. The deployed Air Bag assembly requires no water application and hand washing with water follows all operation completion. The disposal process for side Air Bag assemblies requires users to remove the component from its seat, stuff it inside a vinyl bag before tightly securing the bag end for general waste management.