OEM 2003 Toyota Celica Air Bag

2003 Toyota Celica Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What precautions should be taken when deploying an Air Bag while scrapping a vehicle equipped with an SRS on 2003 Toyota Celica?

  A: To dispose of vehicles with SRS systems or steering wheel pads with Air Bags operators must first deploy the Air Bag through the use of Special Service Tool 09082-00700 (SRS Air Bag Deployment Tool). The outdoor location for this operation needs to be selected while keeping a minimum 10 m (33 ft) distance from the pad when the deployment happens. After Air Bag deployment the loud noise will occur along with extreme heat on the steering wheel pad which should not be touched for 30 minutes. Deal with the steering wheel pad only with safety glasses and gloves and wash your hands with water after completing the analysis by keeping the deployed Air Bag away from water contact. Use a battery to supply power and verify that the Special Service Tool operates correctly before hooking the red clip to the battery positive (+) side and the black clip to the battery negative (-) side and avoid connecting the yellow connector to the supplemental restraint system. Press the activation switch to check the LED light turns on yet do not operate the tool if it illuminates automatically. Before installation, disconnect the tool from the battery, remove the 3 column lower cover screws followed by disconnecting the Air Bag connector from the spiral cable. Connect both connectors of the Special Service Tool: 09082-00700, 09082-00760 to the Air Bag connector. The tool must travel more than 10 m (33 ft) from the vehicle before re-connecting it to the battery. Additionally, users should close every door and window before the battery re-connection. The Air Bag activates only if you follow these steps first: check the vehicle is empty and check there are no people in the 10 m (33 ft) area. Then activate the Air Bag with the switch. The Air Bag deployment for vehicle scrapping requires installation of the steering wheel pad followed by glove and safety glass usage while moving the vehicle. The Air Bag activation results from the LED on the switch turning on at the same time.