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AB0152
SST
AB0158
SSTBattery
H01580
SST
H11889
H11890SST RS-18
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSTEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
1538 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(a) Check functioning of the SST.
CAUTION:
When deploying the airbag, always use the specified SST:
SRS Airbag Deployment Tool.
SST 09082-00700
(1) Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery posi-
tive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery neg-
ative (-) terminal.
HINT:
Do not connect the yellow connector which will be connected
with the supplemental restraint system.
(2) Press the SST activation switch, and check that the
LED of the SST activation switch lights up.
CAUTION:
If the LED lights up when the activation switch is not being
pressed, SST malfunction is probable, so definitely do not
use the SST.
(3) Disconnect the SST from the battery.
(b) Install the SST.
CAUTION:
Check that there is no looseness in the steering wheel and
steering wheel pad.
(1) Remove the steering column lower cover.
Remove the 3 screws and steering column lower
cover as shown in the illustration.
(2) Disconnect the airbag connector of the spiral cable.
(3) Connect the connector of the SST to the airbag con-
nector of the spiral cable.
SST 09082-00700
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the connector of the SST and wire har-
ness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
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R13455
10 m (33 ft) or more
SSTBattery
R06753
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RS-19
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
(4) Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the
front of the vehicle.
(5) Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
NOTICE:
Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
(6) Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+)
terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) termi-
nal.
(c) 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 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 the deployed airbag.
Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
Do not apply water, etc. to a steering wheel pad with
the deployed airbag.
When scrapping a vehicle, deploy the airbag and
scrap the vehicle with the steering wheel pad still
installed.
When moving a vehicle for scrapping which has a
steering wheel pad with deployed airbag, use gloves
and safety glasses.
HINT:
The airbag deploys simultaneously as the LED of the SST ac-
tivation switch lights up.
2. DEPLOYMENT WHEN DISPOSING OF STEERING
WHEEL PAD ONLY
NOTICE:
When disposing of the steering wheel pad (with air-
bag) only, never use the customers vehicle to deploy
the airbag.
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.
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R04211
Inner Diam.
Tires
(3 or More)Width
R13763
10 m (33 ft) or more
AB0166
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RS-23
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
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 (7.87 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 redundant tires.
(g) 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.
(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 the deployed airbag.
Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
Do not apply water, etc. to a steering wheel pad with
the 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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RS06H-10
H11972
Spiral Cable Accessory Meter
(Warning Light)Front Passenger Airbag Assembly
Side Airbag Assembly (RH)
Side Airbag Sensor
Assembly (RH)
Seat Belt Pretensioner (RH) Side Airbag Sensor
Assembly (LH)
Seat Belt
Pretensioner (LH)
Side Airbag Assembly (LH)Airbag Sensor Assembly Front Airbag Sensor (RH)
Steering Wheel Pad
(with Airbag)Front Airbag
Sensor (LH)
RS-82
- SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMWIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
LOCATION
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F08857
SR0EG-05
F08858
SR-8
- STEERINGSTEERING WHEEL
1471 Author: Date:
2001 AVALON (RM808U)
STEERING WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. CHECK STEERING WHEEL FREEPLAY
(a) Stop the vehicle and face the tires straight ahead.
(b) Rock the steering wheel gently up and down with a finger
lightly, check the steering wheel freeplay.
Maximum freeplay: 30 mm (1.18 in.)
2. CHECK STEERING EFFORT
(a) Center the steering wheel.
(b) Remove the steering wheel pad (See page SR-12).
(c) Start the engine and run it at idle.
(d) Measure the steering effort in both directions.
Steering effort (Reference)
5.9 N´m (60 kgf´cm, 52 in.´lbf)
HINT:
Take the tire type, pressure and contact surface into consider-
ation before making your diagnosis.
(e) Torque the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 50 N´m (510 kgf´cm, 37 ft´lbf)
(f) Install the steering wheel pad (See page SR-22).
