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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM - SRS AIRBAG

SRS AIRBAG
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PRECAUTION
NOTICE:

The SUPRA is equipped with SRS, which comprises a driver airbag, front passenger airbag.
Failure to carry out service operations in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unex-
pectedly deploy during servicing, possibly leading to a serious accident. Further, if a mistake
is made in servicing the SRS, it is possible that the SRS may fail to operate when required. Be-
fore performing servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replace-
ment), be sure to read the following items carefully, then follow the correct procedures de-
scribed in the repair manual.

Malfunction symptoms of the SRS are difficult to confirm, so the DTCs become the most impor-
tant source of information when troubleshooting. When troubleshooting the SRS, always in-
spect the DTCs before disconnecting the battery.

Even in cases of a minor collision where the SRS does not deploy, the steering wheel pad, front
passenger airbag assembly and airbag sensor assembly should be inspected (See page RS-9
, RS-22 and RS-34 ).

Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.

Never disassemble and repair the steering wheel pad, front passenger airbag assembly or air-
bag sensor assembly in order to reuse it.

If the steering wheel pad, front passenger airbag assembly or airbag sensor assembly has been
dropped, or if there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or connector, replace
them with new ones.

Use a volt/ohmmeter with high impedance (10 kΩ/V minimum) for troubleshooting the system’s
electrical circuits.

Information labels are attached to the periphery of the SRS components. Follow the instruc-
tions on the notices.

After work on the SRS is completed, perform the SRS warning light check (See page DI-557 ).

If the vehicle is equipped with a mobile communication system, refer to the precaution in the
IN section.
CAUTION:

Work must be started after 90 seconds from when the ignition switch is turned to the ”LOCK”
position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
(The SRS is equipped with a back-up power source so that if work is started within 90 seconds
from disconnecting the negative (-) terminal cable of the battery, the SRS may be deployed.)

When the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, the memory of the clock
and audio system will be canceled. So before starting work, make a record of the contents mem-
orized in the audio memory system. When work is finished, reset the audio systems as they
were before and adjust the clock. To avoid erasing the memory in each memory system, never
use a back- up power supply from outside the vehicle.

Before repairs, remove the airbag sensor if shocks are likely to be applied to the sensor during
repairs.

Do not expose the steering wheel pad, front passenger airbag assembly or airbag sensor as-
sembly directly to hot air or flames.

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1940

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OPERATION
1. STEERING WHEEL PAD (with AIRBAG)
The inflater and bag of the SRS are stored in the steering wheel
pad and cannot be disassembled. The inflater contains a squib,
igniter charge, gas generant, etc., and inflates the bag when
instructed by the airbag sensor assembly.

2. SPIRAL CABLE (in COMBINATION SWITCH)

A spiral cable is used as an electrical joint from the vehicle body
side to the steering wheel.

Spiral Cable
AB0250

3. FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

The inflater and bag of the SRS are stored in the front passen-
ger airbag assembly and cannot be disassembled. The inflater
contains a squib, igniter charge and gas generant, etc., and in-
flates the bag when instructed by the airbag sensor assembly.

4. SRS WARNING LIGHT

The SRS warning light is located on the combination meter. It
goes on to alert the driver of trouble in the system when a mal-
function is detected in the airbag sensor assembly. In normal
operation conditions when the ignition switch is turned to the
ACC or ON position, the light goes on for about 6 seconds and
then goes off.

R06853

5. AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

The airbag sensor assembly is mounted on the floor inside the
lower center finish panel. The airbag sensor assembly consists
of an airbag sensor, safing sensor, diagnosis circuit and ignition
control, drive circuit, etc. It receives signals from the airbag sen-
sor and judges whether the SRS must be activated or not.

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1941

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6. SRS CONNECTORS

Front Passenger
Airbag Assembly

Spiral
Cable
Steering Wheel Airbag Sensor
Pad Assembly

Instrument Panel Junction

Junction Block Block No.1

R11937

No. Item Application

(1) Terminal Twin-Lock Mechanism Connectors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
(2) Airbag Activation Prevention Mechanism Connectors 1, 2, 3, 4
(3) Electrical Connection Check Mechanism Connectors 1
(4) Connector Twin-Lock Mechanism Connectors 4, 5, 6, 7

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

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: Date
: 1942

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(a) All connectors in the SRS are colored in yellow to distin-

guish them from other connectors. Connectors having
special functions and specifically designed for the SRS
are used in the locations shown above to ensure high reli-
ability. These connectors use durable gold-plated termi-
nals.

Spacer
(1) Terminal Twin-Lock Mechanism
Each connector has a two-piece component con-
sisting of a housing and a spacer. This design en-
Housing
ables the terminal to be locked securely by two lock-
ing devices (the retainer and the lance) to prevent
terminals from coming out.
(2) Airbag Activation Prevention Mechanism
Each connector contains a short spring plate. When
Female Male Z05953 the connector is disconnected, the short spring
plate automatically connects the power source and
grounding terminals of the squib.

When Connector is Connected When Connector is Disconnected

Short Spring Plate

Short Spring Plate
Housing Contacting Male Terminal

Housing
Short Spring Plate ON
Terminal

Squib Squib

Connectors Short Spring Plate Closed Circuit R10587

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1943

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HINT:
The type of connector shown on the previous page is used for
connectors ”2”, ”3” and ”4” in the diagram on the previous page.
Terminal side, but the operating principle is the same.

(3) Electrical Connection Check Mechanism

SRS This mechanism electrically checks that connectors
Warning
Light are connected correctly and completely. The electri-
cal connection check mechanism is designed so
Disconnection that the disconnection detection pin connects with
Detection
Pin the diagnosis terminals when the connector hous-
ing lock is locked.

Airbag Sensor Assembly R12076

Half Connection
Complete Connection

Terminal for Terminal for

Diagnosis Diagnosis

Disconnection Detection Pin

W02758

HINT:
The illustration shows connector ”1”, ”2”, ”3”.

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1944

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(4) Connector Twin-Lock Mechanism

With this mechanism connectors (male and female
connectors) are locked by 2 locking devices to in-
crease the connection reliability. If the primary lock
is incomplete, ribs interfere and prevent the sec-
ondary lock.

Secondary Lock

Lock Lock
Primary Lock

Primary Lock Incomplete Primary Lock Complete Twin-Lock Completed

(Secondary Lock Prevented) (Secondary Lock Permitted) AB0089

(b) When the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision in the

hatched area (Fig. 1) and the shock is larger than the pre-
determined level, the SRS is activated automatically. A
safing sensor is designed to go on at a smaller decelera-
tion rate than the airbag sensor. As illustrated in Fig. 2,
ignition is caused when current flows to the squib, which
happens when a safing sensor and the deceleration sen-
Fig.1 sor go on simultaneously. When a deceleration force acts
on the sensors, 2 squibs in the driver airbag and front pas-
Power Source senger airbag ignite and generate gas. The gas discharg-
ing into the driver airbag and front passenger airbag rap-
idly increases the pressure inside the bags, breaking
Safing
open the steering wheel pad and instrument panel door.
Sensor Bag inflation then ends, and the bags deflate as the gas
Squibs
is discharged through discharge holes at the bag’s rear or
side.

Fig.2 Deceleration
Sensor
Z14034

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1945

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM - STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE

STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE

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COMPONENTS

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1946

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INSPECTION
1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION
(a) Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page DI-557 )
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the steering wheel pad (with airbag) installed in the ve-
hicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the
steering wheel pad top surface and in the grooved por-
tion.

2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS

NOT DEPLOYED
(a) Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page DI-557 )
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the steering wheel pad (with airbag) removed from the ve-
hicle.

Check cuts minute cracks or marked discoloration
on the steering wheel pad top surface and in the
grooved portion.

Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and chip-
ping in connectors.

Check the deformation of the horn button contact
plate of the steering wheel.

HINT:

If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel is de-
formed, never repair it. Always replace the steering wheel
assembly with a new one.

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1948

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There should be no interference between the steering

wheel pad and steering wheel, and the clearance should
be uniform all the way around when the new steering
wheel pad is installed on the steering wheel.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, see
page SR-1 1, SR-21 and be sure to follow the correct proce-
dure.
3. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
DEPLOYED
(a) Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page DI-557 )
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the steering wheel pad (with airbag) removed from the ve-
hicle.

Check the deformation on the horn button contact
plate of the steering wheel.

Check the damage on the spiral cable connector
and wire harness.
HINT:

If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel is de-
formed, never repair it. Always replace the steering wheel
assembly with a new one.

There should be no interference between the steering
wheel pad and steering wheel, and the clearance should
be uniform all the way around when the new steering
wheel pad is installed on the steering wheel.

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1949

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DISPOSAL
HINT:
When a scrapping vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing
of a steering wheel pad (with airbag), always first deploy the air-
bag in accordance with the procedure described below. If any
abnormality occurs with the airbag deployment, contact the
SERVICE DEPT. of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
When disposing of a steering wheel pad with an airbag
deployed in a collision, follow the same procedure given in step
1-(g) in ”DISPOSAL”.
CAUTION:

Never dispose of a steering wheel pad which has an
undeployed airbag.

The airbag produces a sizeable exploding sound
when it deploys, so perform the operation out-of-
doors and where it will not create a nuisance to
nearby residents.

When deploying the airbag, always use the specified

SST (SRS Airbag Deployment Tool). Perform the op-
eration in a place away from electrical noise.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00760
SST
When deploying an airbag, perform the operation at
least 10 m (33 ft) away from the steering wheel pad.

The steering wheel pad is very hot when the airbag is
deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes af-
AB0152 ter deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a steer-
ing wheel pad with the deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.

Do not apply water, etc. to a steering wheel pad with
the deployed airbag.

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1950

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1. AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN SCRAPPING VE-

HICLE
Battery
HINT:
Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.

SST

AB0158

(a) Confirm functioning of the SST.

CAUTION:
When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST:
SRS Airbag Deployment Tool.
SST
SST 09082-00700

AB0152

(1) Connect the SST to the battery.

Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery posi-
Battery tive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery neg-
ative (-) terminal.
HINT:
Do not connect the yellow connector which will be connected
SST
with the supplemental restraint system.

AB0158

(2) Confirm functioning of the SST.

Press the SST activation switch, and check that the
LED of the SST activation switch lights up.
SST
CAUTION:
If the LED lights up when the activation switch is not being
pressed, SST malfunction is probable, so definitely do not
use the SST.

H01580

(b) Install the SST.

CAUTION:
Check that there is no looseness in the steering wheel and
steering wheel pad.
(1) Remove the finish panel lower and finish panel low-
er LH.
(2) Remove the heater to register duct No. 2.
(3) Disconnect the airbag connector of the spiral cable.

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: Date
: 1951

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(4)Connect the SST connector to the airbag connector

of the spiral cable.
SST 09082-00700

(5) Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the
front of the vehicle.
(6) Close all the doors and window of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
(7) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) termi-
10 m (33 ft) or more nal.
R13455

(c) Deploy the airbag.

(1) Confirm that no one is inside the vehicle or within 10
m (33 ft) area around the vehicle.
(2) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.
HINT:
The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST ac-
tivation switch lights up.
(d) Dispose of steering wheel pad (with airbag).
CAUTION:

The steering wheel pad is very hot when the airbag is
deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes af-
ter deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a steer-
ing wheel pad with the deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.

Do not apply water, etc. to a steering wheel pad with
the deployed airbag.
(1) When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and
scrap the vehicle with the steering wheel pad still
installed.
(2) When moving a vehicle for scrapping which has a
steering wheel pad with deployed airbag, use
gloves and safety glasses.

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1952

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2. DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF STEERING

WHEEL PAD ONLY
NOTICE:

When disposing of the steering wheel pad (with air-
bag) only, never use the customers vehicle to deploy
the airbag.

Be sure to follow the procedure given below when de-
ploying the airbag.
HINT:
Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.
(a) Remove the steering wheel pad.
(See page SR-1 1)
CAUTION:
When storing the steering wheel pad, keep the upper sur-
face of the pad facing upward.

(b) Fix the steering wheel pad to the disc wheel with tire.
(1) Install the 2 bolts with washers in the 2 bolt holes on
the steering wheel pad.
Bolt:
L: 35. mm (1.387 in.)
L M: 6.0 mm (0.236 in.)
Pitch: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
M NOTICE:
R05748
Tighten the bolts by hand until the bolts become diffi-
cult to turn.

Do not tighten the bolts too much.

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: Date
: 1953

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(2) Using a service-purpose wire harness tie down the

Wire Harness
steering wheel pad to the disc wheel.
Diameter Wire harness: Stripped wire harness section
1.25 mm2 or more (0.0019 in2. or more).
HINT:
To calculate the square of the stripped wire harness section:
Square - 3.14 x (Diameter)2 divided by 4
Stripped Wire Harness Section CAUTION:
AB0163 If a wire harness which is too thin or some other thing is
used to tie down the steering wheel pad, it may be snapped
by the shock when the airbag is deployed. This is highly
dangerous. Always use a wire harness for vehicle use
which is at least 1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in2).
(3) Using 3 wire harness, wrap the wire harness at least
2 times each around the bolts installed on the left
and right sides of the steering wheel pad.
CAUTION:

Tightly wind the wire harness around the bolts so that
there is no slack.

If there is slackness in the wire harness, the steering
wheel pad may come loose due to the shock when the
airbag is deployed. This is highly dangerous.

(4) Face the upper surface of the steering wheel pad

upward. Separately tie the left and right sides of the
steering wheel pad to the disc wheel through the
hub nut holes. Position the steering wheel pad con-
nector so that it hangs downward though a hub hole
in the disc wheel.
CAUTION:

Make sure that the wire harness is tight. It is very dan-
R05751 gerous when looseness in the wire harness results in
the steering wheel pad coming free through the shock
from the airbag deploying.

Always tie down the steering wheel pad with the pad
side facing upward. It is very dangerous if the steer-
ing wheel pad is tied down with the metal surface fac-
ing upward as the wire harness will be cut by the
shock of the airbag deploying and the steering wheel
pad will be thrown into the air.
NOTICE:
The disc wheel will be marked by airbag deployment, so
use the spare disc wheel.
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: Date
: 1954

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(c) Confirm functioning of the SST.

SST 09082-00700
Battery

SST

AB0158

(d) Install the SST.

CAUTION:
SST Place the disc wheel on the level ground.
Connect the SST connector to the steering wheel pad
connector.
SST 09082-00700
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
R05752 do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock. Also, se-
cure some slack for the SST wire harness inside the disc
wheel.

(e) Cover the steering wheel pad with cardboard box or tires.

Covering method using cardboard box:
Cover the steering wheel pad with the cardboard
box and weight the cardboard box down in 4 places
with at least 196 N (20 kg, 44 lb).
Size of cardboard box:
Must exceed the following dimensions:
x=460 mm (18.11 in.)
AB0164 When dimension of the cardboard box exceeds the di-
ameter of the disc wheel with tire to which the steer-
ing wheel pad is tied -
x=460 mm (18.11 in.) + width of tire
y= 650 mm (25.59 in.)
NOTICE:
If a cardboard box smaller than the specified size is used,
the cardboard box will be broken by the shock from the air-
bag deployment.

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

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: Date
: 1955

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Inner Diam.
Covering method using tires:

Place at least 3 tires without disc wheel on top of the
Width disc wheel with tire to which the steering wheel pad
Tires
is tied.
(3 or More) Tire size: Must exceed the following dimensions-
Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diameter: 360 mm (14.17 in.)
CAUTION:
R04211 Do not use tires with disc wheels.
NOTICE:
The tires may be marked by the airbag deployment, so use
the spare tires.
(f) Deploy the airbag.
(1) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the battery negative
(-) terminal.
(2) Check that no one is within 10 m (33 ft) area around
the disc wheel which the steering wheel pad is tied
to.
(3) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.
HINT:
The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST ac-
tivation switch lights up.

(g) Dispose of the steering wheel pad (with airbag).

CAUTION:

The steering wheel pad is very hot when the airbag is
deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes af-
ter deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a steer-
ing wheel pad with deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
H03208 the operation.

Do not apply water, etc. to a steering wheel pad with
deployed airbag.
(1) Remove the steering wheel pad from the disc
wheel.
(2) Place the steering wheel pad in a vinyl bag, tie the
end tightly and dispose of it in the same way as oth-
er general parts disposal.

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

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: Date
: 1956

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REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the steering wheel pad, steering wheel or spiral cable.

If the airbag has been deployed.

If the steering wheel pad or spiral cable has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.

If the steering wheel pad, steering or spiral cable has been found to be faulty during the check
in items. (See page RS-9 )

If the steering wheel pad has been dropped.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, see page SR-1 1 and SR-21 . Be sure to follow
the correct procedure.

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1957

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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM - FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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COMPONENTS

Z13613

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1959

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REMOVAL
NOTICE:

If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected
and the ignition switch is at ON or ACC position, DTCs
will be recorded.

Never use the airbag parts from another vehicle.
When replacing parts, replace with new parts.

1. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR

(a) Remove the glove compartment door finish plate inside
the instrument panel box.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(b) Pull up the connector.
(c) Disconnect the front passenger airbag connector.
2. REMOVE THESE PARTS: (See page BO-50 )
(a) Instrument panel box
(b) Heater to register duct No.4

2 Clips 3. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts.
(b) Pull the front passenger airbag assembly to remove it.
CAUTION:

Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly
with the airbag deployment direction facing down-
ward.

Never disassemble the front passenger airbag as-
R07002 sembly.

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1960

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INSPECTION
1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION
(a) Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page DI-557 )
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the front passenger airbag assembly installed in the ve-
hicle.
Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the
front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel.

2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS

NOT DEPLOYED
(a) Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page DI-557 )
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the
vehicle.

Check cuts minute cracks or marked discoloration
on the front passenger airbag assembly.

Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chip-
ping in connectors.

Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument
panel and instrument panel reinforcement.

Instrument Panel Reinforcement HINT:

If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement
is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it
with a new one.

H03212

There should be no interference between the instrument

panel and the front passenger airbag assembly.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag
assembly, see page RS-21 , RS-31 and be sure to follow the
correct procedure.

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1961

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3. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS

DEPLOYED
(a) Do a diagnostic system check.
(See page DI-557 )
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the
vehicle.

Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument
panel and instrument panel reinforcement.

Check the damage on the connector and wire har-
ness.
HINT:
If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is de-
formed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new
one.

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1962

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DISPOSAL
HINT:
When a scrapping vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing
of a front passenger airbag assembly, always first deploy the
airbag in accordance with the procedure described below. If any
abnormality occurs with the airbag deployment, contact the
SERVICE DEPT. of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
When disposing of a front passenger airbag assembly with an
airbag deployed in a collision, follow the same procedure given
in step 1-(e) in ”DISPOSAL”.

CAUTION:

Never dispose of a front passenger airbag assembly
which has an undeployed airbag.

The airbag produces a sizeable exploding sound
SST
when it deploys, so perform the operation out-of-
doors and where it will not create a nuisance to
nearby residents.

When deploying the airbag, always use the specified
AB0152 SST (SRS Airbag Deployment Tool). Perform the op-
eration in a place away from electrical noise.
SST 09082-00700

When deploying an airbag, perform the operation
from at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front passen-
ger airbag assembly.

The front passenger airbag assembly is very hot
when the airbag is deployed, so leave it alone for at
least 30 minutes after deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front
passenger airbag assembly with deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.

Do not apply water, etc. to a front passenger airbag
assembly with deployed airbag.

1997 SUPRA (RM502U)

Author
: Date
: 1963

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1. AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN SCRAPPING VE-

HICLE
HINT:
Battery Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.

SST

AB0158

(a) Confirm functioning of the SST.

CAUTION:
When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST:
SRS Airbag Deployment Tool.
SST SST 09082-00700

AB0152

(1) Connect the SST to battery.

Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery posi-
tive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery neg-
Battery ative (-) terminal.
HINT:
Do not connect the yellow connector which will be connected
SST
with the supplemental restraint system.

AB0158

(2) Confirm functioning of the SST.

Press the SST activation switch, and confirm the
LED of the SST activation switch lights up.
CAUTION:
If the LED lights up when the activation switch is not being
pressed, SST malfunction is probable, so definitely do not
use the SST.

H01580

(b) Disconnect the airbag connector.

(1) Remove the glove compartment finish plate inside
the instrument panel box.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(2) Pull up the connector.
(3) Disconnect the airbag connector.
H03239

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: Date
: 1964

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(c) Install the SST.

(1) Connect the connector of SST to the front passen-
ger airbag assembly connector.
SST 09082-00700
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.

(2) Move the SST to at least 10 m (33 ft) from the front
of the vehicle.
(3) Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
(4) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the negative (+) termi-
10 m (33 ft) or more nal.
R13455 (d) Deploy the airbag.
(1) Confirm that no-one is inside the vehicle or within
10 m (33 ft) area around the vehicle.
(2) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.
HINT:
The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST ac-
tivation switch lights up.
(e) Dispose of the front passenger airbag assembly.
CAUTION:

The front passenger airbag assembly is very hot
when the airbag is deployed, so leave it alone for at
least 30 minutes after deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front
passenger airbag assembly with deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.

Do not apply water, etc. to a front passenger airbag
assembly with deployed airbag.
(1) When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and
scrap the vehicle with the front passenger airbag
assembly still installed.
(2) When moving a vehicle for scrapping which has a
front passenger airbag assembly with deployed air-
bag, use gloves and safety glasses.

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Author
: Date
: 1965

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2. DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF FRONT PAS-

SENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ONLY
NOTICE:

When disposing of the front passenger airbag assem-
bly only, never use the customers vehicle to deploy
the airbag.

Be sure to follow the procedure given below when de-
ploying the airbag.
HINT:
Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.
(a) Remove the front passenger airbag assembly.
(See page RS-21 )
CAUTION:

When removing the front passenger airbag assembly,
work must be started after 90 seconds from the time
the ignition switch is turned to the ”LOCK” position
and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected
from the battery.

Store the front passenger airbag assembly with the
airbag deployment direction facing upward.
(b) Fix the front passenger airbag assembly to tire.
Wire Harness (1) Using a service-purpose wire harness for the ve-
Diameter
hicle, tie down the front passenger airbag assembly
to the tire.
Wire harness: Stripped wire harness section
1.25 mm2 or more (0.0019 in.2 or more)
HINT:
Stripped Wire Harness Section To calculate the square of the stripped wire harness section:
AB0163 Square = 3.14 X (Diameter)2 divided by 4
CAUTION:
If a wire hsrness which is too thin or some other thing is
used to tie down the front passenger airbag assembly it
may be snapped by the shock when the airbag is deplayed.
This is highly dangerous. Always use a wire harness for ve-
hicle use which is at least 1.25 mm2 (0.0019 in2).

(2) Wrap the wire harness around the tire, passing the
wire harness through the installation holes indi-
cated by arrows in the installation.

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: Date
: 1966

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Width (3) Position the front passenger airbag assembly in-

side the tire with the airbag deployment direction
facing inside.
Tire size: Must exceed the following dimensions-
Inner Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Diam. Inner diameter: 360 mm (14.17 in.)
CAUTION:

Make sure that the wire harness is tight. It is very dan-
R05148 gerous if looseness in the wire harness results in the
front passenger airbag assembly coming free due to
the shock of the airbag deploying.

Always tie down the front passenger airbag assembly
with the airbag door facing inside.
NOTICE:
The tire will be marked by the airbag deployment, so use a
redundant tire.

(c) Confirm functioning of the SST.

SST 09082-00700
Battery

SST

AB0158

(d) Place tires.

(1) Place at least 2 tires under the tire to which the front
passenger airbag assembly is tied.
(2) Place at least 2 tires over the tire to which the front
passenger airbag assembly is tied. The top tire
should have the wheel installed.
(3) Tie the tires together with 2 wire harnesses.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the wire harnesses are tight. It is very dan-
gerous if loose wire harnesses result in the tires coming
free due to the shock of the airbag deploying.
HINT:
Place the SST connector and wire harness inside tires. Provide
at least 1 m (3 ft) of slack for the wire harness.

R05403

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: Date
: 1967

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(e) Install the SST.

Connect the connector of SST to the front passenger air-
bag assembly connector.
Battery SST 09082-00700
Front Passenger NOTICE:
SST
Airbag Assembly To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
(f) Deploy the airbag.
10 mm (33 ft) or more
R09690 (1) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the battery negative
(-) terminal.
(2) Confirm that no-one is within 10 m (33 ft) area
around the tire which the front passenger airbag as-
sembly is tied to.
(3) Press the SST activation switch and deploy the air-
bag.
HINT:
The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST ac-
tivation switch lights up.

(g) Dispose of the front passenger airbag assembly.

CAUTION:

The front passenger airbag assembly is very hot
when the airbag is deployed, so leave it alone for at
least 30 minutes after deployment.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front
passenger airbag assembly with deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
R09687 the operation.

Do not apply water, etc. to a front passenger airbag
assembly with deployed airbag.
(1) Remove the front passenger airbag assembly from
the tire.
(2) Place the front passenger airbag assembly in a vi-
nyl bag, tie the end tightly and dispose of it in the
same way as other general parts.

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: Date
: 1968

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RS06X-01

REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the front passenger airbag assembly, instrument panel or instrument panel
reinforcement.

If the airbag has been deployed.

If the front passenger airbag assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.

If the front passenger airbag assembly, instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement has
been found to be faulty during the check in items. (See page RS-22 )

If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped.
CAUTION:
For replacement of the front passenger airbag assembly, see page RS-21 and RS-31 . Be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.

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Author
: Date
: 1969

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RS06Y-02

INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replac-
ing parts, replace them with new parts.

2 Clips
1. INSTALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the front passenger airbag assembly.
(b) Install the 2 bolts to instrument panel reinforcement.
Torque: 21 N·m (210 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf)
(c) Install the 2 bolts to instrument panel.
Torque: 8.8 N·m (90 kgf·cm, 78 in.·lbf)
NOTICE:

Make sure that no foreign objects are trapped be-
R07002 tween the airbag bag, and within the module.

Do not damage the strap when installing the module.
NOTICE:
If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped,
or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or
connector, replace the front passenger airbag assembly
with a new one.
2. INSTALL THESE PARTS: (See page BO-50 )
(a) Heater to register duct No.4
(b) Instrument panel box

3. CONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR

(a) Connect the airbag connector.
(b) Put the connector on the glove compartment door finish
plate.
(c) Install the glove compartment door finish plate to the
instrument panel box.

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Author
: Date
: 1970

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AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

RS06Z-02

COMPONENTS

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Author
: Date
: 1971

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RS070-02

REMOVAL
NOTICE:
Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and various
electrical devices unless absolutely necessary.
(If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by
static electricity.)
1. REMOVE THESE PARTS
(a) Console panel upper
(b) Parking brake hole cover
(c) Console box

2. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the airbag sensor connectors.
NOTICE:
Remove the connectors with the sensor assembly
installed.
(b) Using a torx wrench, remove the 4 screws and airbag sen-
sor assembly.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally
manufactured tool)

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: Date
: 1972

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RS073-02

INSTALLATION
NOTICE:

Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When re-
placing parts, replace them with new parts.

Never reuse the airbag sensor assembly involved in
a collision when the airbag has deployed.

Never repair a sensor in order to reuse it.

1. INSTALL AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a torx wrench, install the airbag sensor assembly
with 4 screws.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally
manufactured tool)
Torque: 21 N·m (210 kgf·cm, 15 ft·lbf)
(b) Connect the airbag sensor connectors.
NOTICE:

Installation of the connector is done after the sensor
assembly has been installed.

Make sure the sensor assembly is installed with the
specified torque.

If the sensor assembly has been dropped, or there are
cracks, dents or other defects in the case, bracket or
connector, replace the sensor assembly with a new
one.

When installing the senor assembly, take care that
the SRS wiring does not interfere with other parts and
is not pinched between other parts.

After installing , shake the sensor assembly to check
that there is no looseness.
2. INSTALL THESE PARTS:
(a) Console box
(b) Parking brake hole cover
(c) Console panel upper

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: Date
: 1975

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WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR

RS074-02

LOCATION

SRS Warning Light Front Passenger

(Telltale Light RH) Airbag Assembly

Airbag Sensor
Assembly

Steering Wheel Pad

(with Airbag)
Spiral Cable

W02646

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Author
: Date
: 1976