2000 LEXUS GS400 airbag

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H03448
Battery
SST
R13455
10 m (33 ft) or more
SSTBattery
H02604
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(b) Disconnect the side 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 connectors of the 2 SST to the airbag
connector.
SST 09082±00700, 09082±00750
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness,
do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
(2) Move the SST 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 battery negative
(±) terminal.
(d) Deploy the airbag.
(1) Check 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.
CAUTION:

The side 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 the
side airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.

Do not apply water, etc. to the side airbag assembly
with the 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 side airbag assembly still
installed.

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H02601
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HINT:
The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of SST activa-
tion switch lights up.
2. DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF SIDE AIRBAG
ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:

When disposing of the side airbag assembly only,
never use the customer's vehicle to deploy the air-
bag.

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 seatback assembly (See page RS±40).
(b) Remove the side airbag assembly from the seatback as-
sembly.
(1) Remove the clamp.
(2) Remove the hook.
(3) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 hooks.
(4) Remove the 2 nuts and side airbag assembly.
CAUTION:

Do not store the side airbag assembly with the airbag
deployment side facing down.

Never disassemble the side airbag assembly.

AB0163
Wire Harness
Diameter
Stripped Wire Harness Section
H00549
H00548
H02607
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(c) Using a service±purpose wire harness, tie down the side
airbag assembly to the tire.
Wire harness: Stripped wire harness section
1.25 mm
2
or more (0.0019 in2. or more)
CAUTION:
If a wire harness which is too thin or some other thing is
used to tie down the side airbag assembly, 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.).
HINT:
To calculate the square of the stripped wire harness section±
Square = 3.14 x (Diameter)
2 divided by 4
(1) Install the 2 nuts to the side airbag assembly.
(2) Wind the wire harness around the stud bolts of the
side airbag assembly as shown in the illustration.
(3) Position the side airbag assembly inside the tire
with the airbag deployment direction 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 the wire harness is tight. It is very danger-
ous when a loose wire harness results in the side air-
bag assembly coming free due to the shock from the
airbag deploying.

AB0158
SSTBattery
H02608
Tires
(5 or More)
R05403
H0260910 m (33 ft) or more SSTBattery Side Airbag Assembly
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Always tie down the side airbag assembly with the
airbag deployment side facing inside.
NOTICE:
The tire will be marked by the airbag deployment, so when
disposing of the airbag use a redundant tire.
(d) Check functioning of the SST
(See step 1±(a) on page RS±17).
SST 09082±00700
(e) Place the tires.
(1) Place at least 2 tires under the tire to which the side
airbag assembly is tied.
(2) Place at least 2 tires over the tire to which the side
airbag assembly is tied. The top tire should have the
wheel installed.
(3) Tie the tires together with 2 wire harness.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the wire harness are tight. It is very danger-
ous when loose wire harness results in the tires coming
free due to the shock from the airbag deploying.
HINT:
Place the SST connector and wire harness inside tires. Secure
at least 1 m (3 ft) of slack for the wire harness.
(f) Install the SST.
Connect the connectors of the 2 SST to the side airbag
assembly connector.
SST 09082±00700, 09082±00750
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 tire.
(g) Deploy the airbag.

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(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 tire which the side airbag assembly 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.
(h) Dispose of the side airbag assembly.
CAUTION:

The side 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 side
airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.

Do not apply water etc. to a side airbag assembly with
the deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
(1) Remove the side airbag assembly from the tire.
(2) Place the side airbag assembly in a vinyl bag, tie the
end tightly and dispose of it in the same way as oth-
er general parts disposal.
3. DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF SIDE AIRBAG
ASSEMBLY WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN COLLISION
Dispose of the side airbag assembly.
CAUTION:

The side 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 side
airbag assembly with the deployed airbag.

Do not apply water etc. to a side airbag assembly with
the deployed airbag.

Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
(1) Remove the side airbag assembly from the seat
(See page RS±40 and see step 2).
(2) Place the side airbag assembly 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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REPLACEMENT
REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the seatback assembly or seatback cover.
CaseReplacing part
If the side airbag has been deployed.Seatback assembly
If the side airbag assembly has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.Seatback assembly
If the side airbag assembly has cuts during checking items
(See page RS±42).Seatback assembly
If the seatback cover has cuts and frayed seams during checking items
(See page RS±42).Seatback cover
If the side airbag assembly has been found to be faulty during checking items
(See page RS±42).Seatback assembly
If the seatback cover has been found to be faulty during checking items
(See page RS±42).Seatback cover
If the seatback assembly has been dropped.Seatback assembly
CAUTION:
For removal and installation of the seatback assembly, see page RS±40 and RS±50. Be sure to follow
the correct procedure.

RS0JE±01
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H02864
RS±50
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INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replac-
ing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. INSTALL SEATBACK ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the wire harness to the seat cushion inside covers
as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the wire harness.
(b) Install the seat cushion inside cover with the 2 screws.
HINT:
Do the same for LH and RH.
(c) Install the seatback assembly with the 4 bolts.
Torque: 61 N´m (622 kgf´cm, 45 ft´lbf)
(d) Install new hog rings.
HINT:
When installing hog rings, take care to prevent wrinkles as least
as possible.
(e) Install the seatback board with the 2 screws to the seat-
back assembly.
2. INSTALL SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the seat cushion assembly with the 4 bolts to the
seat adjuster.
(b) Install the wire harness to the seat cushion, as shown in
the illustration.
Torque: 19 N´m (194 kgf´cm, 14 ft´lbf)
3. INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER CUSHION COVER
4. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
5. INSTALL NO.1 FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELD
6. INSTALL POWER SEAT SWITCH KNOBS
7. INSTALL HEADREST
8. INSTALL FRONT SEAT
(a) Mount the front seat to the vehicle.
(b) Connect the connectors.
(c) Slide the front seat to the rearmost position.
(d) Tighten the bolts on the rear side temporarily,from the bolt
on the outer side tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(e) Slide the front seat to the most front position.
(f) Tighten the bolts on the rear side temporarily, from the bolt
on the outer side tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(g) Install the 4 seat track covers.

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9. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR AN-
CHOR
(a) Install the front seat outer belt floor anchor.
Torque: 42 N´m (430 kgf´cm, 31 ft´lbf)
(b) Install the seat belt anchor cover cap.