IS F V8-5.0L (2UR-GSE) (2008)
hands to discharge static electricity before performing this procedure.
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Never dispose of a driver side knee airbag assembly with an undeployed 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 (33 ft.) away from the driver side knee airbag assembly.
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The driver side knee airbag assembly 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 driver side knee airbag assembly with a deployed airbag.
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Do not apply water, etc. to a driver side knee airbag assembly with a deployed airbag.
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Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
2. DISPOSE OF DRIVER SIDE KNEE 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: Steering Pad/Disposal.
(b) Refer to Precaution See: Service Precautions.
(c) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
(d) Disconnect the driver side knee airbag connector.
NOTICE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
(e) Install SST.
(1) Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument
Panel/Service and Repair/Removal.
(2) Connect the SST connector to the driver side knee airbag assembly.
SST: 09082-00700
SST: 09082-00770
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
(3) Move SST at least 10 m (33 ft.) away from the vehicle front side window.
(4) Maintaining sufficient clearance for the SST wire harness in the front side window, close all doors and windows of the vehicle.
NOTICE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
(5) Connect the red clip of SST to the positive (+) battery terminal and the black clip of SST to the negative (-) battery terminal.