Passenger-side AIR Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus GS 430 and 2002 Lexus GS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove passenger-side air bag. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Position passenger-side air bag inside a scrap tire with deployment side facing inside of tire and secure with strong wire. See Fig 1. Place this tire between 4 other tires (top tire should have wheel installed). Securely tie all tires together with wire.
- Connect Deployment Tools (09082-00700 and 09082-00760) to passenger-side air bag connector. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet away from passenger-side air bag. Press activation switch to deploy passenger-side air bag. Because of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling passenger-side air bag. Seal deployed air bag in vinyl bag and dispose of in usual manner.