OEM 2004 Toyota Corolla Air Bag

2004 Toyota Corolla Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What is the correct procedure for safely deploying and disposing of a horn button assembly Air Bag using the Special Service Tool before scrapping a vehicle equipped with an SRS system on 2004 Toyota Corolla?

  A: One must always deploy the Air Bag first through the use of the specified Special Service Tool 09082-00700: SRS Air Bag Deployment Tool before scrapping any SRS-equipped vehicle or disposing of horn button assemblies outside vehicle rooftops for noise reduction purposes. During deployment keep 10 m (33 ft) distance from the horn button assembly while also waiting for at least 30 minutes after deployment before handling it with gloves and safety glasses. Standardize the power source with a battery followed by connections of the Special Service Tool red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and black clip to the negative (-) terminal while making sure the yellow connector remains separated from the supplemental restraint system. The tool should be free for use only when users activate its switch yet the LED illuminates; otherwise the tool must not be employed. To begin the procedure first uninstall the column lower cover through turning the steering wheel and unscrewing three screws then detach the Air Bag connector of the spiral cable followed by mounting the two service tools 09082-00700 and 09082-00780 at the spiral cable's rear Air Bag connector. Position the tool at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the car before closing all open windows. Return power to the battery at this moment. Press the activation switch to deploy the Air Bag after checking that the vehicle contains no occupants or people are not within 10 m (33 ft) of it. The LED will turn on at the same time the Air Bag deploys. Deal with the horn button assembly with extreme caution following deployment before washing thoroughly and abstain from moistening the deployed Air Bag combination. You should deploy the Air Bag while leaving the horn button assembly attached before scrapping begins.