Rodeo LS 4WD V6-3.2L (1998)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver Air Bag Assembly
Airbag Assembly Connectors
CAUTION: Double-lock type yellow color connectors are used for supplemental restraint system-air bag circuit. When removing the cable harness,
disconnect the connector by unlocking at two places, outside (1) and inside (2). In such a case, do not pull the wires. Otherwise, wire disconnection may
occur. When connect the double lock type SRS connector, insert the connector completely and lock at outside. Imperfect locking may cause malfunction
of SRS circuit.
Airbag Deployment and Disposal (Inside Vehicle)
Deployment inside vehicle is proper when the vehicle is to be destroyed or salvaged for component parts. This includes, but is not limited to, the
following situations:
1. The vehicle has completed its useful life.
2. The vehicle has been damaged beyond repair in a non deployment type accident.
3. The vehicle has been stripped or damaged beyond repair in a theft.
4. The vehicle will be salvaged for component parts to be used on a vehicle with a different Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) as opposed to
being rebuilt as same VIN. Never use SRS components from another vehicle.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER SRS AIR BAG ASSEMBLY DISPOSAL PROCEDURES CAN RESULT IN AIR BAG
DEPLOYMENT WHICH MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY. UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLIES MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF
THROUGH NORMAL REFUSE CHANNELS. THE UNDEPLOYED AIR BAG ASSEMBLY CONTAINS SUBSTANCES THAT CAN
CAUSE SEVERE ILLNESS OR PERSONAL INJURY IF THE SEALED CONTAINER IS DAMAGED DURING DISPOSAL. DISPOSAL IN
ANY MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH PROPER PROCEDURES MAY BE A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL, STATE AND/OR LOCAL
LAWS.
1. Turn ignition switch to "LOCK", remove key and put on safety glasses.
2. Remove all loose objects from front seats.
3. Disconnect SRS coil assembly, yellow 2-pin connector located at the base of the steering column.
4. Cut the SRS coil assembly yellow 2-pin harness connector from the vehicle leaving at least 16 cm (six inches) of wire at the connector.
5. Strip 13 mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from yellow-green and yellow-black wire lead of the connector.
6. Cut two 900 cm (30 feet) deployment wires from 0.8 sq. mm (18 gauge) or thicker multi-strand wire. These wires will be used to fabricate the
driver deployment harness.
7. Strip 13 mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from both ends of the wires cut in the previous step.
8. Short the wires by twisting together one end from each. Deployment wires shall remain shorted and not be connected to a power source until the
air bag is to be deployed.
WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES IN THE ORDER LISTED COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. NEVER
CONNECT DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO ANY POWER SOURCE BEFORE CONNECTING DEPLOYMENT WIRES TO THE AIR BAG
ASSEMBLY LEADS. DEPLOYMENT WIRES SHALL REMAIN SHORTED AND NOT BE CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL
THE AIR BAG IS TO BE DEPLOYED. THE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY WILL IMMEDIATELY DEPLOY THE AIR BAG WHEN A POWER
SOURCE IS CONNECTED TO IT. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES THROUGHOUT THIS ENTIRE DEPLOYMENT AND DISPOSAL
PROCEDURE.
9. Twist together one connector wire lead to one deployment wire. The connection should be mechanically secure.
10. Bend twisted connection made in the previous step flat and wrap tightly with electrical tape to insulate and secure.
11. Twist together, bend and tape the remaining connector wire lead to the remaining deployment wire.
12. Connect the deployment harness to the driver air bag assembly, yellow 2-pin connector at the base of the steering column. Route deployment
harness out the driver side of the vehicle.
