Toyota RAV4 1999 Manual page 8

SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove driver-side air bag
module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . Remove
connector on rear of driver-side air bag module. See Fig. 5 . Disengage cover from driver-side air bag
module and remove cover.
2. Install 2 bolts (6 mm X 35 mm) with washers into holes located in rear of driver-side air bag module.
Tighten bolts by hand. DO NOT overtighten bolts. Wrap strong wire at least twice around each bolt. See
Fig. 6 . Ensure no slack is present in wire. If slack is present, or wire is not strong enough, driver-side air
bag module may become loose due to shock when air bag is deployed.
3. Position driver-side air bag module on rim of a scrap wheel and tire assembly with pad side facing
upward. See Fig. 7 . Securely tie driver-side air bag module to wheel rim through lug nut holes. Place a
large cardboard box (weighted at sides) or 3 scrap tires on top of driver-side air bag module.
4. Connect Deployment Tool (09082-00700) to driver-side air bag module connector. Position deployment
tool at least 33 feet away from driver-side air bag module. Press activation switch to deploy driver-side
air bag module. Because of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling driver-side air bag module. Seal
deployed air bag module in vinyl bag and dispose of in usual manner.
Fig. 5: Removing Driver-Side Air Bag Module Connector & Cover
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
1999 Toyota RAV4
AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1999 Toyota