Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2651

Fig. 246: Identifying Function Of SST
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1. Connect SST to the battery. Connect the red clip of SST to the battery positive (+) terminal

and the black clip of SST to the battery negative (-) terminal.

Fig. 247: Locating SST To Battery
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2. Check the function of SST. Press SST activation switch, and check that the LED of SST

activation switch comes on.

3. Disconnect SST from the battery.

CAUTION:



Do not connect SST connector (yellow colored) to the
airbag.

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If the LED comes on when the activation switch is not
being pressed, SST malfunction is possible, so
replace SST with a new one.

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Fig. 248: Identifying SST Activation Switch
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b. Read the precaution (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

c. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.

d. Remove the lower steering column cover.

1. While turning the steering wheel assembly to the right and left, remove the 2 screws and

steering column cover lower.

Fig. 249: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover Screws
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e. Install SST.

1. Disconnect the airbag connector (yellow colored) from the spiral cable with steering sensor.

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the

negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt
pretensioner activation.

NOTE:

Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected
(see INITIALIZATION ).

CAUTION: Check that there is no looseness in the steering wheel assembly

and steering pad.

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Fig. 250: Connecting SST Connector To Airbag Connector Of Spiral Cable With
Steering Sensor
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2. Connect SST connector to the airbag connector of the spiral cable with steering sensor.

SST 09082-00700, 09082-00780

3. Move SST at least 10 m (32.8 ft.) away from the vehicle front side window.

4. Maintaining enough clearance for SST wire harness in the front side window, close all doors

and windows of the vehicle.

5. Connect the red clip of SST to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip of SST to

the negative (-) terminal.

f. Deploy the airbag.

1. Check that no one is inside the vehicle or within a 10 m (32.8 ft.) radius of the vehicle.

2. Press SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.

NOTE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage
the airbag wire harness.

NOTE:

To avoid damaging SST connector and wire harness, do not
lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.

NOTE:

Take care not to damage SST wire harness.

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Fig. 251: Identifying Distance Between SST & Vehicle
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HINT:

The airbag is deployed as the LED of SST activation switch comes on.

2. DISPOSE OF STEERING PAD (WHEN NOT INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)

HINT:

Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.

a. Check the function of SST (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

SST 09082-00700, 09082-00820

b. Remove the steering pad (see REMOVAL ).

CAUTION:



When deploying the airbag, make sure that no one is
near the vehicle.



The steering pad becomes extremely hot when the
airbag is deployed, so do not touch it for at least 30
minutes after deployment.



Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a
steering pad with a deployed airbag.



Do not apply water to a steering pad with a deployed
airbag.



Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.

CAUTION: Be sure to follow the procedure detailed below when deploying the

airbag.

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