Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2663

3. Press SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.

HINT:

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

Fig. 312: Identifying Distance Between SST & Curtain Shield Airbag
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i. Dispose of the curtain shield airbag.

1. Remove the curtain shield airbag from the tire.

2. Place the curtain shield airbag in a plastic bag, tie it tightly and dispose of it in the same way

as other general parts.

CAUTION: When deploying the airbag, make sure that no one is near

the tire.

CAUTION:

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

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Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a curtain
shield airbag with a deployed airbag.

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Do not apply water to a curtain shield airbag with a
deployed airbag.

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Always wash your hands with water after completing the
operation.

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Fig. 313: Placing Curtain Shield Airbag In Plastic Bag
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CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (FOR CREWMAX)

COMPONENTS

Fig. 314: Identifying Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly Replacement Components With Torque
Specifications
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ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN

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COLLISION)

a. Perform a diagnostic system check (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

b. With the curtain shield airbag installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If any of the defects

mentioned below are present, replace the curtain shield airbag with a new one:

Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the curtain shield airbag.

Fig. 315: Identifying Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly (Vehicle Not Involved In Collision)
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2. CHECK CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION

AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

a. Perform a diagnostic system check (see DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM ).

b. With the curtain shield airbag removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any

defects as mentioned below, replace the curtain shield airbag with a new one:

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Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the curtain shield airbag.

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Cracks or other damage to the connectors.

Fig. 316: Identifying Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly (Vehicle Involved In Collision &
Airbag Has Not Deployed)
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REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the curtain shield

airbag, be sure to follow the correct procedure.

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2. REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY

HINT:

Refer to the procedures up to "REMOVE ROOF HEADLINING ASSEMBLY" (for CrewMax) (see
REMOVAL ).

3. REMOVE CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

a. Disconnect the connector.

b. Remove the 10 bolts and curtain shield airbag.

Fig. 317: Identifying Curtain Shield Airbag Bolts
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INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL CURTAIN SHIELD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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

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

NOTE:

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After the ignition switch is turned OFF, the navigation system
requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of
memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch
OFF, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from
the negative (-) battery terminal.

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

NOTE:

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

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