LS 460 RWD V8-4.6L (1UR-FSE) (2010)
DEPT. of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
CAUTION:
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Never dispose of a driver side knee airbag assembly that has an unactivated 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.
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The driver side knee 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 driver side knee airbag with a deployed airbag.
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Do not apply water 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.
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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 bare hands
to discharge static electricity before performing this procedure.
1. 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: Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/How To Proceed With Troubleshooting.
(b) Read the 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 prevent airbag and seat belt
pretensioner activation.
NOTICE:
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w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
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After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of
memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table
before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal:
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When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected See: Testing and
Inspection/Programming and Relearning.
(d) Remove the driver side knee airbag See: Removal and Replacement/Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly/Removal.
(e) Install SST.