Prius L4-1.5L (1NZ-FXE) (Hybrid) (2003)
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CAUTION: Check that there is no looseness in the steering wheel and steering wheel pad.
1. While turning the steering wheel right / left, remove the 3 screws and column lower cover.
2. Disconnect the airbag connector of the spiral cable.
3. Connect the connectors of the 2 SST to the airbag connector of the spiral cable.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00760
NOTE: To avoid damaging the connector of the SST and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
4. Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front of the vehicle.
5. Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
6. Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) terminal.
c. Deploy the airbag.
1. Check that no one is inside the vehicle or within 10 m (33 ft) area around the vehicle.
2. Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-bag.
CAUTION:
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The steering wheel pad is very hot when the airbag is deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
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Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a steering wheel pad with the deployed airbag.
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Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
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Do not apply water, etc. to a steering wheel pad with the deployed airbag.
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When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and scrap the vehicle with the steering wheel pad still installed.