Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2668

d. Install SST.

1. Connect SST connector to the front seat airbag connector.

SST 09082-00820

Fig. 341: Connecting SST Connector To Front Seat Airbag Connector
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e. Place the tires.

1. Place at least 2 tires under the tire which the front seat side airbag is tied to.

2. Place at least 2 tires over the tire which the front seat side airbag is tied to. The top tire

should have the disc wheel installed.

3. Tie the tires together with 2 wire harnesses.

NOTE:

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Do not place SST connector under the tire because it could
be damaged.

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As the disc wheel may be damaged by the airbag
deployment, use a disc wheel that you are planning to
throw away.

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As the tires may be damaged by the airbag deployment,
use a tire that you are planning to throw away.

Fig. 342: Placing Tires
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CAUTION: Make sure that the wire harnesses are tight. Looseness in

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Fig. 343: Tying Tires Together With Wire Harnesses
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f. Install SST.

1. Connect SST connector.

SST 09082-00700

g. Deploy the airbag.

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

the battery negative (-) terminal.

2. Check that no one is within a 10 m (32.8 ft.) radius of the tire which the front seat side airbag

is tied to.

3. Press SST activation switch and deploy the airbag.

HINT:

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

the wire harnesses results in the tires coming free due to
the shock when the airbag is deployed.

NOTE:

To avoid damaging SST connector and wire harness, do not
lock the secondary lock of the twin lock. Also, secure some
slack for SST wire harness inside the tire.

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

the tire.

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Fig. 344: Identifying Distance Between SST & Front Seat Side Airbag
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h. Dispose of the front seat side airbag.

1. Remove the front seat side airbag from the tire.

2. Place the front seat side airbag in a plastic bag, tie it tightly and dispose of it in the same way

as other general parts.

Fig. 345: Placing Front Seat Side Airbag In Plastic Bag
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CAUTION:

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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.

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Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat
side airbag with a deployed airbag.

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Do not apply water to a front seat side airbag with a
deployed airbag.

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Always wash your hands with water after completing the
operation.

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CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY (FOR COLUMN SHIFT TYPE)

COMPONENTS

Fig. 346: Identifying Center Airbag Sensor Assembly Replacement Components With Torque
Specifications (1 Of 2)
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