OEM 2003 Toyota Tundra Air Bag

2003 Toyota Tundra Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How should you safely deploy an Air Bag when scrapping a vehicle equipped with an SRS on 2003 Toyota Tundra?

  A: The procedure to scrap a vehicle with SRS or dispose of an undeployed Air Bag steering wheel pad requires the deployment of Air Bags by using tool number 09082 - 00700 (SRS Air Bag Deployment Tool). Outdoor deployment of the operation is required to protect nearby residents and you must stay at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the steering wheel pad when the deployment occurs. The loud explosion made by Air Bags will be followed by a very hot steering wheel pad after deployment which requires at least 30 minutes before handling. Gloves and safety glasses are required tools while handling the steering wheel pad while water serves to wash hands afterwards. Deployment of the Air Bag requires a ready battery to serve as power source and confirmation that the Special Service Tool functions properly after connecting its red clip to the positive terminal and its black clip to the negative terminal. Users should ensure that the LED illuminates upon pressing the activation switch. Do not operate this tool when its LED lights on its own without pressing the switch. Installation begins with removing the column lower cover followed by disconnecting the spiral cable's Air Bag connector before attaching the tool to this connector. The tool should move past 10 meters (33 feet) from the vehicle before reconnecting to the battery power. Proceed to activate the Air Bag by pressing the activation switch when 10 m (33 ft) zone and vehicle interior are safe from personnel. Handle the steering wheel pad with great caution after deployment by using gloves and wearing safety glasses and avoid applying water to it. The deployment of Air Bags should occur before vehicle scrapping while keeping the steering wheel pad installed on the vehicle.