Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2657

3. REMOVE NO. 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See DISASSEMBLY )

4. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT WITH NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT

(See DISASSEMBLY )

5. REMOVE SIDE NO. 2 DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT (See DISASSEMBLY )

6. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

a. Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the instrument panel wire from the front passenger airbag.

Fig. 278: Locating Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Connectors
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b. Remove the 2 screws.

Fig. 279: Identifying Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Screws
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c. Detach the 5 hooks (A).

d. Detach the 5 hooks (B) and remove the front passenger airbag from the instrument panel.

NOTE:

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

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Fig. 280: Identifying Front Passenger Airbag Hooks
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INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

a. Attach the 5 hooks (A).

b. Attach the 5 hooks (B) and install the front passenger airbag on the instrument panel.

Fig. 281: Locating Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Hooks
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c. Install the 2 screws.

d. Connect the 2 connectors and install the instrument panel wire to the front passenger airbag.

NOTE:

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

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Fig. 282: Identifying Front Passenger Airbag Assembly Screws
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2. INSTALL SIDE NO. 2 DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT (See INSTALLATION )

3. INSTALL NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT WITH NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT

(See INSTALLATION )

4. INSTALL NO. 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY (See INSTALLATION )

5. INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

HINT:

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Refer to the procedures from "INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-
ASSEMBLY" (for Column Shift Type) (see INSTALLATION ).

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Refer to the procedures from "INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-
ASSEMBLY" (for Floor Shift Type) (see INSTALLATION ).

6. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

7. CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT

a. Check the SRS warning light (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

DISPOSAL

HINT:

When scrapping a vehicle equipped with the SRS or disposing of the front passenger airbag assembly, be sure
to deploy the airbag first in accordance with the procedure described below. If any abnormality occurs with the
airbag deployment, contact the SERVICE DEPT. of the TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

NOTE:

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

CAUTION:



Never dispose of a front passenger airbag that has an inactivated
airbag.



The airbag produces an exploding sound when it is deployed, so
perform the operation outdoors and where it will not create a

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1. DISPOSE OF FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)

HINT:

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

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

b. Read the precaution (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

c. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Fig. 283: Identifying Function Of SST
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nuisance to nearby residents.



When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST (SRS
Airbag Deployment Tool). Perform the operation in a place away from
electrical noise.



When deploying the airbag, perform the operation at least 10 m (32.8
ft.) away from the front passenger airbag.



The front passenger airbag 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 front passenger
airbag with a deployed airbag.



Do not apply water to a front passenger airbag with a deployed
airbag.



Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.



An airbag or pretensioner may be activated by static electricity. To
prevent this, be sure to touch a metal surface with bare hands to
discharge static electricity before performing this procedure.

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

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

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