2001 TOYOTA PRIUS Service Repair Manual

H15681
H15682
H15683
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS±45
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
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.

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.

AB0158
SSTBattery
H01336
Tires
(5 or More)
R05403
H0133710 m (33 ft) or more SSTBattery
Side Airbag
Assembly
RS±46
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2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
(e) Check functioning of the SST (See step 1±(a) on page
RS±16).
SST 09082±00700
(f) 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.
(g) 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.
(h) 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 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.

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2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
(i) 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.

RS0RB±01
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H11975
H11974
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± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
RS±49
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
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 seatback assembly to the seat adjuster with the
4 bolts.
Torque: 43 N´m (440 kgf´cm, 32 ft´lbf)
(b) Install 5 new hog rings.
HINT:
When installing the hog rings, take care to prevent wrinkles as
little as possible.
2. INSTALL SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
Install the seat cushion assembly.
3. INSTALL FRONT SEAT CUSHION SHIELDS
(a) Install the inner front seat cushion shield with the 2
screws.
(b) Employ the same manner described above to the other
side.
4. INSTALL RECLINING ADJUSTER RELEASE HANDLE

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± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSIDE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
5. INSTALL FRONT SEAT
NOTICE:
When mounting the seat to the vehicle, take care not to
damage the airbag wire harness.
(a) Connect the side airbag connector.
(b) Slide the front seat to the most front position.
NOTICE:
Make sure that seat adjuster locks.
(c) Without holding the seat track handle, mount the seat to
the vehicle.
HINT:
If holding the seat track handle, the adjusted rearmost position
slip off.
(d) Tighten the bolts on the front side temporarily, from the
bolt on the inner side tighten them completely.
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(e) Slide the seat to the most front position to install the bolts
on the rear side.
Torque: 37 N´m (375 kgf´cm, 27 ft´lbf)
(f) Install the 2 seat track covers.