1996 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER Land Cruiser 80

AB0166
RS−18
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
(h) 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
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.
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RS0RT−01
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS−19
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the steering wheel pad, steering wheel o\
r spiral cable.
CaseReplacing part
If the airbag has been deployed.Steering wheel pad
If the steering wheel pad has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting\
.Steering wheel pad
If the spiral cable has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.Spiral cable
If the steering wheel pad has been found to be faulty during checking it\
ems.
(See page RS−9)Steering wheel pad
If the steering wheel has been found to be faulty during checking items.\

(See page RS−9)Steering wheel
If the spiral cable has been found to be faulty during checking items.
(See page RS−9)Spiral cable
If the steering wheel pad has been dropped.Steering wheel pad
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the steering wheel pad, see pages SR−11 and SR−19, and be sure to
follow the correct procedure.
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RS0P6−01
RS−20
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSTALLATION
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL AND SPIRAL CABLE (See page RS−7)
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RS0P7−01
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS−21
1120
Author: Date:
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS
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RS0P8−01
RS−22
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
REMOVAL
NOTICE:
If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected with the
ignition switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.
1. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
(a) Remove the glove compartment door (See page BO−76 ).
(b) Remove the airbag connector from the airbag bracket.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector , take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(c) Disconnect the airbag connector.
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL
(See pages BO−76 )
3. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 nuts, and remove front passen-
ger airbag assembly.
(b) Pry up the 6 clips shown in the illustration and remove the airbag door.
CAUTION:
Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the
airbag deployment direction facing down.Never disas-
semble the front passenger airbag assembly.
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RS0P9−01
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS−23
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
INSPECTION
1. VEHICLES NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI−240).
(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 COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS NOT DEPLOYED
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI−240).
(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 harnesses, and for
chipping in connectors.
Check the deformation or cracks on the instrument
panel and instrument panel reinforcement.
HINT:
If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement is de-
formed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it with a new
one.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag
assembly, see page RS−22 and RS−31 and be sure to follow
the correct procedure.
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RS−24
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
3. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
DEPLOYED
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI−240).
(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.
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RS0PB−01
AB0152
SST
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS−25
1996 LAND CRUISER (RM451U)
DISPOSAL
HINT:
When scrapping vehicle equipped with an SRS or disposing of
a front passenger airbag assembly, 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 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
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
When deploying an airbag, perform the operation at
least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front passenger air-
bag 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.
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