Side Airbag Module
- Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
- Disconnect the side airbag module connector under the front seat cushion. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Airbag Connector>PROCEDURE>PASSENGER'S AIRBAG MODULE AND SIDE AIRBAG MODULE .
- Adjust both the front seat and front seat backrest to the center positions.
- Short the terminal to the alligator clip furnished as AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL.CAUTION: The AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL should be kept shorted on the terminals until just before activation of airbag module.
Preparation tool:
ST: AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL (98299PA030)
- Connect the AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL (A) and TEST HARNESS ADAPTER AR (B).
Preparation tool:
ST: TEST HARNESS ADAPTER AR (98299CA000)
- Connect the TEST HARNESS ADAPTER AR to the side airbag module connector (yellow).CAUTION: Do not place any object on front seat.
- Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
- Extend the wiring of AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL to the limit, and close all the windows and sunroof completely.
- Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and confirm safety in the area.
- Connect the AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL alligator clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
- Connect the other cable of AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL to the battery positive (+) terminal, and activate the airbag module.CAUTION:
- After activation, the airbag module will be extremely hot. Let it cool down for at least 40 minutes in an area with no one around.
- Do not expose the activated airbag module to water.
- Remove the side airbag module. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>Side Airbag Module>REMOVAL .
- Place the activated airbag module in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.