Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2666

Fig. 329: 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.

Fig. 330: Placing Curtain Shield Airbag In Plastic Bag

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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FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. CHECK FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN

COLLISION)

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

b. With the front seat side airbag installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any

defects as mentioned below, replace the front seat with a new one:

Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front seatback around the front seat side airbag.

Fig. 331: Identifying Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly (Vehicle Not Involved In Collision)
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2. CHECK FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION

AND AIRBAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED)

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

b. With the front seat side airbag removed from the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any

defects as mentioned below, replace the front seat side airbag with a new one:

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Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the front seat side airbag.

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Cracks or other damage to the wire harness or connector.

CAUTION: For removal and installation procedures of the front seat side

airbag, be sure to follow the correct procedure.

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Fig. 332: Identifying Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly (Vehicle Involved In Collision &
Airbag Has Not Deployed)
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DISPOSAL

HINT:

When scrapping a vehicle equipped with the SRS or disposing of the front seat side airbag, 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 TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

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

HINT:

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

CAUTION:

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Never dispose of a front seat side airbag that has an inactivated
airbag.

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

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

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

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The front seat side 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 seat side airbag
with a deployed airbag.



Do not apply water to a front seat side 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.

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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. 333: Checking Function Of SST
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d. Remove the front seat (see REMOVAL ).

HINT:

Keep the front seat in the cabin.

e. Install SST.

1. Disconnect the connector (yellow colored) from the front seat side airbag.

2. Connect SST connector to the front seat side airbag connector.

SST 09082-00700, 09082-00820

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 ).

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.

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