Passenger-side AIR Bag Module

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Passenger-side AIR Bag Module
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONSΒ . Remove passenger-side air bag module. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULEΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Position passenger-side air bag module inside a scrap tire with air bag trim cover facing inside. See Fig 1. Secure passenger-side air bag module to tire with wire. Place this tire between 4 other tires (top tire should have wheel installed). Securely tie all tires together with wire.
  3. Connect Deployment Tools (09082-00700 and 09082-00760) to passenger-side air bag connector. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet (10 m) away from passenger-side air bag. Connect deployment tool Red clip to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery terminal. Press activation switch to deploy passenger-side air bag. Because of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling passenger-side air bag.
Fig 1: Preparing Passenger-side Air Bag Module For Deployment (Side Air Bag Module Is Similar)
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