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AB0163
Wire Harness
Diameter
Stripped Wire Harness Section
R05751
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS-15
1954 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
(2) Using a service-purpose wire harness tie down the
steering wheel pad to the disc wheel.
Wire harness: Stripped wire harness section
1.25 mm
2
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
CAUTION:
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 mm
2
(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-
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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AB0158
SSTBattery
R05752
SST
AB0164
RS-16
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
1955 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
(c) Confirm functioning of the SST.
SST 09082-00700
(d) Install the SST.
CAUTION:
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,
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.)
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.
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R04211
Inner Diam.
Tires
(3 or More)Width
H03208
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
RS-17
1956 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
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.
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
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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RS06R-01
RS-18
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
1957 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
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.
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RS06T-02
Z13613
RS-20
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
1959 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
COMPONENTS
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RS0OO-01
R07002
2 Clips
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS-21
1960 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
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
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-
sembly.
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RS0OP-01
H03212
Instrument Panel Reinforcement
RS-22
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
1961 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
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.
HINT:
If the instrument panel or instrument panel reinforcement
is deformed or cracked, never repair it. Always replace it
with a new one.
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.
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- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMFRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS-23
1962 Author: Date:
1997 SUPRA (RM502U)
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.