OEM 2003 Toyota Tacoma Air Bag

2003 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma?

  A: The process of SRS vehicle scrapping or steering wheel pad disposal requires deploying the Air Bag by utilizing Special Service Tool 09082-00700 (SRS Air Bag Deployment Tool). The deployment of SRS Air Bags must happen outdoors to prevent disturbing nearby people while the technician must stand at least 10 m (33 feet) away from the steering wheel pad during the procedure. A proper check of the Special Service Tool starts with a connection of the red clip to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) terminal while keeping the supplemental restraint system yellow connector unattached. Push the activation switch to view the LED lights; avoid tool use if the lights illuminate without pressing. Next disconnect the tool from the battery and proceed by removing the steering column lower cover before disconnecting the Air Bag connector of the spiral cable. After connecting the Special Service Tool to the Air Bag connector avoid locking the secondary lock of the twin lock to prevent damages from occurring. Move the tool beyond a 10 meter (33 foot) range from the vehicle while you close all doors and windows and reconnect the tool to the battery. Complete the Air Bag deployment only after verifying the vehicle contains no occupants and the 10 m (33 ft) area around it is clear because the activation switch will deploy the Air Bag. Wait at least 30 minutes before touching the hot steering wheel pad after deployment because protective handwear along with eyewear must be used and handwashing should follow deployment. Avoid wetting the deployed Air Bag. .prepend an Air Bag deployment before scrapping while retaining the steering wheel pad and using gloves together with safety glasses during the vehicle transport process. The Air Bag deploys along with the illumination of the LED found on the Special Service Tool activation switch.