Venza AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: DISPOSAL
CAUTION:
Before performing pre-disposal deployment of any SRS component, review and closely follow all applicable environmental and
hazardous material regulations. Pre-disposal deployment may be considered hazardous material treatment.
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
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An airbag or pretensioner may be activated by static electricity. To prevent this, be sure to touch a metal surface with your bare
hands to discharge static electricity before performing this procedure.
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Never dispose of a front seat side 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 (32.8 ft.) away from the front seat side airbag assembly.
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The front seat side 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 front seat side airbag assembly with a deployed airbag.
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Do not apply water etc. to a front seat side airbag assembly with a deployed airbag.
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Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
HINT
When scrapping a vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of the front seat side 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
TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
2. DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)
NOTICE:
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When disposing of the front seat side airbag assembly, never use the customer's vehicle to deploy the airbag.
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Be sure to observe the following procedure when deploying the airbag.
HINT
Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.
(a) Check the function of SST See: Steering Pad/Disposal.
SST : 09082-00700
(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 connector from the front seat side airbag assembly.
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
(1) Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the yellow airbag connector under the front seat assembly.