1996 TOYOTA TERCEL Service Repair Manual

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1996 TERCEL (RM440U)
HINT:

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

There should be no interference between the instrument
panel and front passenger airbag door, or the glove
compartment door and front passenger airbag door. The
clearance should be uniform all the way around when the
new airbag assembly is installed on the instrument panel.
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag
assembly, see page RS-21 and RS-31, and be sure to fol-
low the correct procedure.
3. VEHICLE INVOLVED IN COLLISION AND AIRBAG IS
DEPLOYED
(a) Do a diagnostic system check (See page DI-148).
(b) Do a visual check which includes the following items with
the airbag assembly removed from the vehicle.

Check for deformation of the instrument panel,
instrument panel reinforcement and glove compart-
ment door.

Check for damage to the connector and wire har-
ness.
HINT:

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

There should be no interference between the instrument
panel and front passenger airbag door, or the glove
compartment and front passenger airbag door. The clear-
ance should be uniform all the way around when the new
airbag assembly is installed on the instrument panel.

RS0T1-01
AB0152
SST RS-24
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DISPOSAL
HINT:
When an 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 ºDISPOSALº.
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). Carry out opera-
tion in a place away from electrical noise.
SST 09082-00700

When deploying an airbag, do it at least 10 m (33 ft)
away from the front passenger 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 a deployed airbag.

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

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.

AB0158
SSTBattery
AB0152
SST
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R13455
u"10 m (33 ft) or more
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1. AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHEN SCRAPPING VE-
HICLE
HINT:
Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.
(a) Check functioning of the SST (See page RS-1 1).
SST 09082-00700
(b) Disconnect the airbag connector.
(1) Remove the lower finish panel
(See page BO-45).
(2) Disconnect the airbag connector.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to dam-
age the airbag wire harness.
(c) Install the SST.
(1) Connect the SST connector to the airbag connec-
tor.
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) away 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-
nal.

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AB0163
Wire Harness
Diameter
Stripped Wire Harness Section
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(d) Deploy the airbag.
(1) Confirm that no-one is inside the vehicle or within
10 m (33 ft) of 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 a deployed airbag.

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

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and scrap
the vehicle with the front passenger airbag assembly still
installed.
2. DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF FRONT PAS-
SENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY ONLY
NOTICE:
When disposing of the front passenger airbag assembly
only, never use the customers vehicle to deploy the airbag.
HINT:
Have a battery ready as the power source to deploy the airbag.
(a) Remove the front passenger airbag assembly.
CAUTION:
When storing the steering wheel pad, keep the deployment
direction facing up.
(b) Fix the front passenger airbag assembly.
(1) Using a service-purpose wire harness for the ve-
hicle, tie down the front passenger airbag assembly
to the tire.
Wire harness: Stripped wire harness section
1.25 mm
2
or more (0.0019 in.2 or more)

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Width
Inner
Diam.
AB0158
Battery
SST
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CAUTION:
If the front passenger airbag assembly is tied down with
too thin wire harness, it may snap. This is highly danger-
ous. Always use a wire harness for vehicle use which is at
least 1.25 mm
2 (0.0019 in.2).
HINT:
To calculate the square of the stripped wire harness section:
Square = 3.14 X (Diameter)
2 divided by 4
(2) Wrap the wire harness around the tire, passing the
wire harness through the installation holes indi-
cated by arrows in the installation.
(3) Position the front passenger airbag assembly in-
side the tire with the airbag deployment side facing
inside.
Tire size: Must exceed the following dimensions-
Width: 185 mm (7.28 in.)
Inner diameter: 360 mm (14.17 in.)
CAUTION:

Make sure that the wire harness is tight. It is very dan-
gerous if a loose wire harness results in the front pas-
senger 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 when
disposing of the airbag use a redundant tire.
(c) Check functioning of the SST (See page RS-1 1).
SST 09082-00700

R09689
Tires
(5 or more)
R05403
R09690
Battery
SSTFront Passenger
Airbag Assembly
10 mm (33 ft) or more
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(d) Install the SST.
(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.
(4) Connect the SST connector to the front passenger
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.
(e) 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) of the tires
covering the front passenger airbag assembly.
(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.
(f) 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 a deployed airbag.

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

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Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
(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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REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the front passenger airbag assembly, instrument panel and 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 instrument panel and instrument panel reinforcement has been found to be faulty during
the check in item (See page RS-22).
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the front passenger airbag assembly, see page RS-21 and RS-31 re-
spectively. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.