OEM 2007 Toyota Tacoma Air Bag

2007 Toyota Tacoma Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What are the essential service procedures for handling Air Bag systems to prevent unexpected deployment on 2007 Toyota Tacoma?

  A: The vehicle contains SRS safety mechanisms which feature driver Air Bags and front passenger Air Bags and side Air Bags and curtain shield Air Bags yet proper service protocols are needed to stop accidental deployments because this could trigger severe accidents. Initialization of the SRS operation requires that technicians wait at least 90 seconds after shutting off the LOCK position and detaching the negative (-) terminal battery cable because the SRS maintains a Back Up power source. Exposure of SRS elements including Steering pad and front passenger Air Bag assembly and Air Bag sensors must be avoided while subjecting them to hot air or flames. To initiate operation of the occupant classification ECU requires replacement of the ECU or when accessories are installed beside seat reinstallation and situations wherein the passenger Air Bag ON/OFF indicator shows off with an empty seat or following vehicle repairs after an accident. The diagnosis of SRS malfunction requires checking DTCs because diagnostic error indicators are challenging to detect when disconnecting the battery. Following any collision or accidental impact it is necessary to examine each SRS component thoroughly and detach the Air Bag sensor if repair activities will produce physical shock. New SRS components must always be used without any disassembly or modification of SRS components. Standards of practice state all defective SRS components need replacement. When performing electrical troubleshooting the use of a volt/ohmmeter with high impedance (10 k Ohms/V minimum) is essential together with following instructions present on SRS component information labels. The SRS warning light should be checked after work and all system memories need to be recorded prior to battery disconnect since the battery will reset memory. During Air Bag sensor examination users need to remove the Center Air Bag Sensor assembly together with Front Air Bag Sensor LH, Front Air Bag Sensor RH, Side Air Bag Sensor LH, Side Air Bag Sensor RH, Rear Air Bag Sensor LH and Rear Air Bag Sensor RH from their power supply. Air Bag sensors must not be installed and doors with side and curtain Air Bags need to be adjusted until 90 seconds have passed since the negative battery terminal disconnection. The proper installation of each sensor needs to occur during the process of Air Bag sensor connector connection or disconnection. Also avoid the use of sensors that have dropped. Running the engine after reconnecting the negative battery terminal requires operation at less than 2000rpm for one minute to stop the clutch from automatically disconnecting. After vehicle accidents you must check DTCs before replacing Air Bag sensors while anyone who experienced Air Bag deployment requires new Air Bag sensors. SRS connectors bear a yellow design and contain special functions together with gold-plated terminals for dependable performance. A security design along with locking systems exists on each connector to enforce proper attachment and reliable locking. When a frontal collision occurs the SRS automatically activates at prescribed shock limits to trigger the Air Bag squibs within both driver and front passenger compartments. The procedures for disconnecting Steering pad connectors together with front passenger Air Bag assembly connectors and curtain shield Air Bag assembly connectors require users to release the lock button and then raise the connectors. Securely press the lock button to hear the click sound during reconnection. Rephrase the guidelines for disconnecting and connecting the front seat side Air Bag assembly, front passenger Air Bag assembly, and center Air Bag sensor assembly while ensuring complete connection security together with proper functioning locking mechanisms.