Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Service manual - part 528
R04211
Inner Diam.
Tires
(3 or More)
Width
H05075
10 m (33 ft) or more
H03208
RS–22
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
STEERING WHEEL PAD AND SPIRAL CABLE
LEXUS RX300 (RM785E)
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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.
(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 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.
(i)
Dispose of the steering wheel pad (with airbag).
CAUTION:
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The steering wheel pad is very hot when the airbag is
deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes af-
ter deployment.
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Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a steer-
ing wheel pad with the deployed airbag.
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Always wash your hands with water after completing
the operation.
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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.