Section 448 (Seat Belt PRETENSIONER (Rear)): Inspection

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PRETENSIONER IS NOT ACTIVATED
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See DIAGNOSTICS ).
2. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the rear seat outer belt removed from the vehicle.
  - Check for cuts and cracks in, or marked discoloration on the package tray trim panel.
  - Check for cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chipping in connectors.
    
    Fig 1: Checking Cuts And Cracks In, Or Marked Discoloration On Package Tray Trim Panel
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  - Check for deformation of the package tray panel.
    
    Fig 2: Checking Deformation Of Package Tray Panel
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  - Check for cuts and minute cracks in wire harness or marked discoloration on the rear seat outer belt.
  CAUTION: For removal and installation of the rear seat outer belt, see REMOVAL and INSTALLATION .
  Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
PRETENSIONER IS ACTIVATED
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See DIAGNOSTICS ).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Pretensioner
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2. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the rear seat outer belt removed from the vehicle.
  - Check for deformation of the package tray panel.
  - Check for damage on the connector and wire harness.
    
    Fig 4: Checking For Deformation Of Package Tray Panel
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