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2003 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Toyota - Air Bag Restraint Systems
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), also known as air bag system, is designed to provide increased accident
protection for driver, front and rear passengers by deploying air bags in a front-end or side collision. The air bag
system is designed to be used in conjunction with 3-point seat belts.
The air bag system includes the following components: dual-stage driver-side air bag module, dual-stage
passenger-side air bag module, spiral cable, right and left side air bag modules, right and left front seat belt
pretensioners, AIR BAG warning light, air bag sensor assembly, right and left head impact/side air bag sensors,
right and left front impact sensors, right and left rear impact sensors, left front seat position sensor and
associated wiring harnesses. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS .
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
Refer to illustration for component locations. See Fig. 1 .
WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result.
Read and follow all WARNINGS and AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
before working on air bag system or related components.
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Fig. 1: Locating Restraint System Components
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SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
Turn ignition switch to ACC or ON position. AIR BAG warning light should come on for about 6 seconds and
then go out. If AIR BAG warning light does not operate as specified, see DIAGNOSTICS .
AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Observe the following precautions when servicing air bag system:
Disable air bag system before servicing any air bag system or steering column component. Failure to do
this could result in accidental air bag deployment and possible personal injury. See DISABLING &
ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
When diagnosing air bag system, always check for diagnostic codes before disconnecting battery.
After turning ignition switch to LOCK position and disconnecting negative battery cable, wait at least 90
seconds before working on air bag system. Air bag system is equipped with a back-up power source that
may allow air bag to deploy until 90 seconds after disconnecting negative battery cable.
If vehicle was in a minor collision but air bags did not deploy, inspect all system components for any sign
of damage, and replace as necessary.
Never use air bag system components from another vehicle. Replace air bag system components with
NEW parts.
Remove air bag sensor assembly, if repairing the vehicle requires impacting (shocking) the vehicle.
Air bag sensor assembly contains mercury. After replacement, DO NOT destroy old part. When
scrapping vehicle or replacing air bag sensor assembly, remove air bag sensor assembly and dispose of it
as toxic waste.
Never disassemble and repair air bag sensor assembly or steering wheel pad.
Replace dropped, cracked, dented or otherwise damaged components.
DO NOT expose air bag sensor assembly, front impact sensors, pretensioners or air bag modules directly
to heat or flame.
When diagnosing electrical circuits, use a volt/ohm meter with high impedance (10,000 ohms minimum).
Information labels are attached to air bag components. Follow all notices on labels.
After work on air bag system is complete, check AIR BAG warning light to ensure system is functioning
properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
Always wear safety glasses when servicing or handling an air bag.
When placing a live air bag on a bench or other surface, always face air bag and trim cover up and away
from surface. This will reduce motion of module if it is accidentally deployed.
After deployment, air bag surface may contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, which irritates skin. Always
wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, and long-sleeved shirt during clean- up. After clean-up, wash hands
using mild soap and water.
Carry a live air bag module with trim cover (air bag) pointed away from your body to minimize injury in
case accidental deployment.
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If air bag system is not fully functional for any reason, vehicle should not be driven until system is
repaired and again becomes operational. DO NOT remove bulbs, modules, sensors or other components,
or in any way disable system from operating normally. If air bag system is not functional, park vehicle
until it is repaired and functions properly.
ADJUSTMENTS
CENTERING SPIRAL CABLE
Ensure air bag system is disabled. Turn spiral cable counterclockwise until it becomes difficult to turn. Turn
spiral cable clockwise about 2 1/2 turns to align match marks. See Fig. 2 . Install steering wheel.
Fig. 2: Adjusting Spiral Cable
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DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
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DISABLING SYSTEM
Turn ignition switch to LOCK position. Disconnect and shield negative battery cable. Wait at least 90 seconds
before starting any work on vehicle.
ACTIVATING SYSTEM
For Component Replacement
Ensure ignition switch is in LOCK position. Reconnect negative battery cable. Perform system operation check.
See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK .
DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
ON-VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT (SCRAPPED VEHICLES ONLY)
Dual-stage Driver- & Passenger-side AIR Bag Module
1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Ensure steering wheel, driver-side air
bag module and passenger-side air bag modules are not loose. If components are loose, deploy air bag(s)
using OFF - VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT procedure. Test Deployment Tool (09082-00700). See
TESTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL .
2. If deploying driver-side air bag module, access and disconnect spiral cable connector accessible by
removing lower steering column cover. If deploying passenger-side air bag module, access and
disconnect passenger-side air bag connector by removing glove box. See Fig. 3 . For either air bag,
connect Deployment Tools (09082-00700 and 09082-00780) to air bag module connector. Position
deployment tool at least 33 feet (10 m) from front of vehicle.
3. Close all doors and windows of vehicle. Connect deployment tool Red clip to positive battery terminal
and Black clip to negative battery terminal. Ensure no one is inside or within 33 feet (10 m) of vehicle.
WARNING: Unintentional air bag module deployment is possible. Personal injury may
result. Never use memory savers when working on air bag system.
Unintentional air bag module deployment is possible. Personal injury may
result. Back-up power supply maintains air bag system voltage for about
90 seconds after battery is disconnected. After disabling air bag system,
wait at least 90 seconds before servicing air bag system.
WARNING: Undeployed air bags contain substances that can cause illness or injury if
improperly handled. Disposing of an undeployed air bag may violate
federal, state and/or local laws. If scrapping vehicle, air bag must be
deployed while still mounted in vehicle. Air bags should not be deployed
inside vehicle unless vehicle is to be scrapped. If not scrapping vehicle,
use off-vehicle deployment procedures. See OFF - VEHICLE
DEPLOYMENT . Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling air bag.
Wrap deployed air bag in a sturdy plastic bag and dispose of it like any
other part.
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Press activation switch to deploy air bag. Because of heat, DO NOT touch air bag for at least 30 minutes
after deployment.
Fig. 3: Identifying Passenger - side Air Bag Connector
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Head Impact AIR Bag Module
1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See
DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove headliner.
See HEADLINER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect head impact air bag electrical
connector. Test Deployment Tool (09082-00700). See TESTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL .
2. Connect Deployment Tools (09082-00700 and 09082-00802) to head impact air bag module connector.
Position deployment tool at least 33 feet (10 m) from front of vehicle. Close all doors and windows of
vehicle. Connect deployment tool Red clip to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery
terminal.
3. Ensure no one is inside vehicle or within 33 feet (10 m) of vehicle. Press activation switch to deploy air
bag. Because of heat, DO NOT touch air bag for at least 30 minutes after deployment. Scrap vehicle with
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air bag(s) still installed.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Ensure seat belt pretensioner is not
loose. If components are loose, remove and deploy using OFF - VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT procedure.
Access and disconnect appropriate seat belt pretensioner connector. See SEAT BELT
PRETENSIONER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Test Deployment Tool (09082-00700). See
TESTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL .
2. Connect Deployment Tools (09082-00700 and 09082-00740) to seat belt pretensioner connector. Position
deployment tool at least 33 feet (10 m) from front of vehicle. Close all doors and windows of vehicle.
Connect deployment tool Red clip to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery terminal.
3. Ensure no one is inside vehicle or within 33 feet (10 m) of vehicle. Press activation switch to deploy seat
belt pretensioner. Because of heat, DO NOT touch seat belt pretensioner for at least 30 minutes after
deployment. Scrap vehicle with pretensioner(s) still installed.
Side AIR Bag Module
1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See
DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Ensure seat back is
not loose. If components are loose, remove and deploy air bag(s) using OFF - VEHICLE
DEPLOYMENT procedure. Disconnect appropriate side air bag connector, located under seat. Test
Deployment Tool (09082-00700). See TESTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL .
2. Connect Deployment Tools (09082-00700 and 09082-00750) to appropriate air bag module connector.
Position deployment tool at least 33 feet (10 m) from front of vehicle. Close all doors and windows of
vehicle. Connect deployment tool Red clip to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery
terminal.
3. Ensure no one is inside vehicle or within 33 feet (10 m) of vehicle. Press activation switch to deploy air
bag. Because of heat, DO NOT touch air bag for at least 30 minutes after deployment. Scrap vehicle with
air bag(s) still installed.
OFF-VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT
Dual-stage Driver-side AIR Bag Module
1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Remove driver-side air bag module. See
DUAL - STAGE DRIVER - SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
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, until bolts become difficult to turn. DO NOT overtighten bolts. Wrap strong wire
at least twice around each bolt. See Fig. 4 . 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. 5 . 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. Test
Deployment Tool (09082-00700). See TESTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL .
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4. Connect Deployment Tool (09082-00700) to driver-side air bag module connector. Position deployment
tool at least 33 feet (10 m) 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.
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Fig. 4: Securing Wire To Driver - side Air Bag Module
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Fig. 5: Securing Driver - side Air Bag Module To Wheel
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Head Impact AIR Bag Module
1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See
DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove head
impact air bag module to be deployed. See HEAD IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL &
INSTALLATION.
2. Remove bolt from head impact air bag inflator. See Fig. 6 . Cut deployment section off of head impact air
bag inflator. Pass strong wire through head impact air bag inflator mounting holes. See Fig. 7 . Position
head impact air bag module inside a scrap tire with air bag deployment direction facing inside. See Fig.
8 . Secure head impact air bag module to tire with wire. Place this tire between 4 other tires (top tire
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