1996 TOYOTA TERCEL Service Repair Manual

R05751
AB0158
Battery
SST
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS-15
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) Position the steering wheel pad connector so that
it hangs downward through a hub hole in the disc
wheel.
CAUTION:

Make sure that the wire harness is tight. It is very dan-
gerous if looseness in the wire harness results in the
steering wheel pad coming free through the shock of
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 to the airbag deploying direction and the steering
wheel pad will be thrown into the air.
HINT:
The disc wheel will be marked by airbag deployment, so when
disposing of the airbag use a redundant disc wheel.
(c) Check functioning of the SST.
(See step 1)
SST 09082-00700

R05752
SST
AB0164
R04211
Tires
(3 or more)Inner Diam.
Width RS-16
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
(d) Install the SST.
CAUTION:
Place the disc wheel on 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,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock. Also, pro-
vide 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 190 N (20 kg, 44 lb).
Size of cardboard box:
Must exceed the following dimensions:
x= 460 mm (18.11 in.)
When dimension y of the cardboard box exceeds the
diameter 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 of the airbag
deployment.

Covering method using tires:
Place at least 3 tires without disc wheel on top of the
disc wheel with tire to which the steering wheel pad
is tied.
Tire size: Must exceed the following dimensions-
Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diameter: 360 mm (14.17 in.)
CAUTION:
Do not use tires with disc wheels.

H0040010 m (33 ft) or more
AB0166
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS-17
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
NOTICE:
The tires may be marked by the airbag deployment, so use
redundant 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) Confirm that no-one is within 10 m (33 ft) area
around the disc wheel to which the steering wheel
pad is tied.
(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 a deployed airbag.

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

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

RS031-09
RS-18
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following case, replace the steering wheel pad, steering wheel and spiral cable.

If the airbag has been deployed.

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

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

If the steering wheel pad and has been dropped.
CAUTION:
For remove and installation of the steering wheel pad See page SR-13, RS-8 and RS-19, and be sure
to follow the correct procedure.

RS032-1 1
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS-19
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSTALLATION
(See page SR-20)

RS033-12
RS-20
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS

RS0AZ-06
N12255
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS-21
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
REMOVAL
NOTICE:

If the wiring connector of the SRS is disconnected
with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, diagnostic
trouble codes will be recorded.

Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace with new parts.
1. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
(a) Remove the lower center finish panel.
(See page BO-38)
(b) Disconnect the airbag connector.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL (See page BO-38)
3. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and front passenger airbag as-
sembly.
(b) Remove the airbag door.
CAUTION:

Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly
with the airbag deployment side facing down

Never disassemble the front passenger airbag as-
sembly.

RS0QD-02
H05490
H17547
H06090
Intrument Panel Reinforcement
RS-22
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
INSPECTION
1. VEHICLE NOT INVOLVED IN COLLISION
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI-148).
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the front passenger airbag assembly installed in the ve-
hicle.
Check for cuts, minute cracks in or marked discoloration
of the front passenger airbag door.
2. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
NOT DEPLOYED
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (Seee page DI-148).
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the front passenger airbag assembly removed from the
vehicle.

Check for cuts and cracks in, or marked discolor-
ation of the front passenger airbag door.

Check for cuts and cracks in wire harnesses, and for
chipping in connectors.

Check for deformation of the instrument panel and
instrument panel reinforcement.