OEM 2003 Toyota Highlander Air Bag

2003 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How should one safely deploy an Air Bag when scrapping a vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of a horn button assembly on 2003 Toyota Highlander?

  A: The deployment of Air Bags from SRS vehicles and horn button disposals requires the use of specific service tools numbered 09082-00700: SRS Air Bag Deployment Tool due to perform out-of-doors operations to minimize disturbances for nearby residents. Testing begins with battery connection through the tool where the red clip must be positioned on the positive terminal yet the black clip must connect to the negative terminal but never allow the yellow connector to touch. Do not operate the tool when the activation switch turns on by itself; otherwise check the SRS Air Bag Deployment Tool for proper functioning. The procedure to install the tool begins by removing the column lower cover followed by disconnecting the Air Bag connector from the spiral cable then the tool's connectors should be connected to the Air Bag connector's backside. Deploy the Air Bag after moving the tool beyond 10 m (33 feet) from the vehicle while keeping all doors tight and windows secure and pressing the activation switch in a 10 m empty area. During horn button assembly deployment the tool will generate extreme heat but users must wait at least thirty minutes before touching it and must wear gloves and safety goggles. The completion of operations requires hand washing with water followed by the prohibition of wetting the deployed Air Bag assembly. The Air Bag needs to be deployed before vehicle scrapping while keeping the horn button assembly intact.