Toyota Tundra 2005 Service - Repair - Maintenance page 2792

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
SST
SST
- STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
DISPOSAL
HINT:
When scrapping a vehicle equipped with SRS or disposing of
the steering wheel pad, be sure to deploy the airbag first in ac-
cordance with the procedure described below. If any abnormal-
ity occurs with the airbag deployment, contact the SERVICE
DEPT. of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, USA, INC.
CAUTION:
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Never dispose of a steering wheel pad which has an
undeployed 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 resi-
dents.
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When deploying the airbag, always use the specified
SST (SRS Airbag Deployment Tool). Perform the op-
eration in a place away from electrical noise.
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When deploying an airbag, perform the operation at
least 10 m (33 ft) away from the steering wheel pad.
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The steering wheel pad 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 steer-
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ing wheel pad with a deployed airbag.
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Do not apply water, etc. to a steering wheel pad with
a deployed airbag.
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Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
1. AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN SCRAPPING VE-
HICLE
HINT:
Prepare a battery as the power source to deploy the airbag.
(a) Check the function of the SST.
SST 09082-00700
CAUTION:
When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST:
SRS Airbag Deployment Tool.
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