Head Impact AIR Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Camry. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Test Deployment Tool (09082-00700). See TESTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL . Remove head impact air bag module. See HEAD IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Cut deployment section (bag material) of air bag module from inflator. Pass strong wire through air bag module mounting holes. Position head impact air bag module inside a scrap tire with air bag deployment direction facing inside. See Fig 1. Connect Deployment Tool Subharness Adapter (09082-00760) to head impact air bag module connector. Secure head impact air bag module to tire with wire. Place this tire between 4 other tires (top tire should have wheel installed). Securely tie all tires together with wire.
- Connect deployment tool to deployment tool subharness adapter. Position deployment tool and 12 volt service battery at least 33 feet (10 m) away from head impact air bag. Press activation switch to deploy head impact air bag. Because of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling head impact air bag. Seal deployed air bag module in vinyl bag and dispose of in usual manner.