Passenger-Side Air Bag - Toyota 4Runner 1996 Manual

AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1996 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Toyota Air Bag Restraint System
WARNING: During installation, if spiral cable mating mark is not properly aligned,
steering wheel may not turn completely, or flat cable inside spiral cable
may be severed, disabling SRS system.
Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure spiral cable is properly aligned. See SPIRAL CABLE under
ADJUSTMENTS. Connect air bag connector. Tighten 2 Torx screws to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Install steering wheel side covers. Perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .

PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG

Removal & Installation
1. Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Turn ignition
switch to LOCK position. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds before
working on system.
2. Disable SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove instrument panel.
Remove the 2 bolts securing passenger-side air bag. See Fig. 10 . Remove air bag. Remove 3 bolts and
pry up the 5 air bag door clips and remove the air bag door. See Fig. 11 .
3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten passenger-side air bag bolts to specification. See
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate SRS. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG
SYSTEM . Check air bag warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM
OPERATION CHECK .
1996 Toyota 4Runner