OEM 2002 Toyota Sienna Air Bag

2002 Toyota Sienna Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: All procedures related to SRS-equipped car scrapping or steering wheel pad disposal require deploying the Air Bag using Special Service Tool: 09082 - 00700 (SRS Air Bag Deployment Tool) before beginning work. You should perform deployment outside the vehicle area to spare nearby residents from disturbances while keeping at least 10 m (33 ft) distance from the steering wheel pad. Stay away from the steering wheel pad because it reaches dangerous hot temperatures following Air Bag explosion and remains so until 30 minutes has passed. Use gloves and safety glasses when dealing with an implemented Air Bag before washing your hands thoroughly. To activate the Air Bag users need a battery source followed by verification of the Special Service Tool connectivity using a battery-powered connection between red and black clips and the tool must switch on an LED light when the activation button is pushed. The Special Service Tool should not be used when its LED lights up on its own without activating the switch. The installation process requires removal of the steering column lower cover followed by disconnecting the Air Bag connector of the spiral cable and finally connecting the tool to the Air Bag connector. Use the tool at a minimum distance of 10 m (33 ft) from the vehicle then close all doors followed by activating the Air Bag through its switch without anyone inside or in its surrounding area. Perform vehicle scrap operations after deployment by keeping the steering wheel pad in place while wearing safety glasses together with gloves for secure vehicle movements.