Toyota Celica 2005 Repair Manual page 2144

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
SST
SST
2005 CELICA (RM1131U)
DISPOSAL
HINT:
When scrapping vehicles equipped with a SRS or disposing of
the side airbag assembly always first deploy the airbag in accor-
dance 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.
CAUTION:
Never dispose of a steering wheel pad of which airbag
S
has not deployed.
The airbag produces a sizeable exploding sound
S
when it deploys, so perform the operation out−of−
doors and where it will not create a nuisance to
nearby residents.
When deploying the airbag, always use the specified
S
SST (SRS Airbag Deployment Tool), perform the op-
eration in a place away from electrical noise.
SST
When deploying an airbag, perform the operation at
S
least 10 m (33 ft) away from the airbag assembly.
The side airbag assembly is very hot when the airbag
S
is deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes
after deployment.
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Use gloves and safety glasses when handling side
S
airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
Always wash your hands with water after completing
S
the operation.
Do not apply water, etc. to a side airbag assembly with
S
the deployed airbag.
1. AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN SCRAPPING VE-
HICLE
HINT:
Battery
Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.
(a) Check functioning of the SST (See step 1−(a) on page
RS−16).
SST
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− SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
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