OEM 2001 Toyota Sienna Air Bag

2001 Toyota Sienna Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: The disposal of SRS-equipped vehicles demands initiating the Air Bag deployment through the use of tool 09082-00700 (SRS Air Bag Deployment Tool). Outdoor performance of the operation is essential for preventing resident disturbance while the pad should be kept at least 10 m (33 ft) from the steering wheel. The steering wheel pad stays hot after deployment so avoid touching it for thirty minutes and handle it always with gloves combined with safety glasses. Hand washing with water must occur afterward and any water application needs to be avoided on the deployed Air Bag system. Before deploying the Air Bag you must prepare a battery along with the Special Service Tool which requires placement of the red clip on the positive terminal and black clip on the negative terminal until you verify that the LED lights up when activating the switch. Using the tool is not permitted when the LED illuminates without activating the switch. You can install this tool through three steps: first remove the steering column lower cover then disconnect the Air Bag connector of the spiral cable and finally connect the tool to the Air Bag connector. The tool must be placed at a minimum distance of 10 meters (33 feet) from the vehicle before deploying the Air Bag through the activation switch when everyone is out of the vehicle and the 10 m (33 ft) area. Users should activate the Air Bag during vehicle scrapping by using safety gloves and glasses while the steering wheel pad remains in place.