Toyota Celica 2005 Repair Manual page 2145

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
SST
10 m (33 ft) or more
2005 CELICA (RM1131U)
H12000
Battery
SST
H12001
Battery
R13455
H12002
− SIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(b) Disconnect the side airbag connector.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(c) Install the SST.
(1) Connect the connectors of the 2 SST to the airbag
connector.
SST 09082−00700, 09082−00750
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
(2) Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the
front of the vehicle.
(3) Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
(4) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the battery negative
(−) terminal.
(d) 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:
The side airbag assembly is very hot when the airbag
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is deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes
after deployment.
Use gloves and safety glasses when handling the
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side airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.
Do not apply water, etc. to the side airbag assembly
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with the deployed airbag.
Always wash your hands with water after completing
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the operation.
When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and
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scrap the vehicle with the side airbag assembly still
installed.
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