RX 350 FWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2010)
(a) Check the function of SST See: Steering Pad.
SST : 09082-00700
(b) Remove the curtain shield airbag assembly See: Removal and Replacement/Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly/Removal.
CAUTION:
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Before removing the curtain shield airbag assembly, wait at least 90 seconds after turning the engine switch off and disconnecting
the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
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When storing the curtain shield airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
(c) Cut off the deployment section of the curtain shield airbag assembly.
(d) Using braided wire, tie down the curtain shield airbag assembly to an unneeded tire.
Text in Illustration
Wire:
Stripped wire section
1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in.2) or more
CAUTION:
If the wire is too thin or an alternative object is used to tie down the curtain shield airbag assembly, it may snap when the airbag is
deployed. Always use a wire for vehicle use with an area of at least 1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in.2).
HINT
To calculate the area of the stripped wire section:
Area = 3.14 x (Diameter)2 / 4
(1) Position the curtain shield airbag assembly inside the tire as shown in the illustration.