OEM 2002 Toyota RAV4 Air Bag

2002 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What precautions should be taken when deploying an Air Bag before scrapping a vehicle equipped with an SRS on 2002 Toyota RAV4?

  A: The first step for vehicle scrapping with SRS or steering wheel pad disposal requires Air Bag deployment using the Special Service Tool 09082-00700 (SRS Air Bag Deployment Tool). The Air Bag deployment operation should take place in an open area to prevent resident disturbance while the technician must be at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the steering wheel pad. Before initiating the procedure use the Special Service Tool by integrating the red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal but avoid connecting the yellow connector that functions with the supplemental restraint system. When testing the Special Service Tool by pressing its activation switch check that the LED turns on but if the LED turns on unsolicited do not use the tool. The tool installation requires column lower cover removal to disconnect the Air Bag connector of the spiral cable followed by connecting Special Service Tools 09082-00700 and 09082-00760 to the Air Bag connector. The tool needs to maintain at least 10 m (33 ft) distance from the vehicle with no one inside before securing all doors while reconnecting the tool to the battery. deployment of the Air Bag requires checking that the vehicle contains no passengers as well as any personnel in a 10 m (33 ft) radius clearance area before activating the switch to initiate Air Bag deployment alongside LED illumination. Enable the steering wheel pad Air Bag cooling during a minimum 30-minute period following deployment before handling it with gloves together with safety glasses and washing your hands thoroughly and keeping water away from the Air Bag. The Air Bag should be deployed before vehicle scrapping while leaving the steering wheel pad in its place by wearing safety equipment including gloves and glasses to move the vehicle for scrapping.