Fig. 5: Installing Steering Wheel Pad On Wheel Assembly
Courtesy of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.
5. Connect Deployment Tool (09082-00700) to steering wheel pad connector. Position deployment tool at
least 33 feet from steering wheel pad. Obtain cardboard box larger than wheel assembly and place it over
wheel assembly, or stack 3 scrap tires on top of rim and tire assembly (but NOT directly on top of
steering wheel pad).
6. Connect deployment tool Red clip to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery terminal.
Ensure no one is within 33 feet of steering wheel pad. Press activation switch to deploy air bag. Because
of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling air bag. Place deployed air bag assembly in a vinyl bag, secure
tightly, and dispose of as with any general parts.
Off-Vehicle Deployment (Passenger-Side)
1. Before proceeding, read air bag service precautions section. See
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
. Remove
the passenger-side air bag. See
PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG
under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
2. Obtain a scrap tire without a rim. Thread heavy-gauge wire through mounting bolt holes on air bag
assembly. Wrap wire around each bolt for at least 2 turns. Position passenger-side air bag onto tire with
air bag facing center of tire. See
Fig. 6
. Attach air bag assembly to tire.
WARNING:
When attaching air bag assembly to tire, ensure wire is tight. If slack
is present, or if wire is not strong enough, air bag assembly may
become loose due to shock when air bag is deployed.
1996 Toyota 4Runner
AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM 1996 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Toyota Air Bag Restraint System
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