Front Seat Belt With PRETENSIONER: Disposal

HINT:

When scrapping vehicles equipped with a seat belt pretensioner or disposing of a front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner), always first activate the seat belt pretensioner in accordance with the procedures described below. If any abnormality occurs in activation of the seat belt pretensioner, contact the SERVICE DEPT. of the TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. When disposing of a front seat outer belt assy (with seat belt pretensioner) that was activated in a collision, follow the same procedures listed in step 1-( e) in "DISPOSAL".

CAUTION:

Never dispose of a front seat outer belt assy with an inactivated pretensioner.
The seat belt pretensioner produces a sizeable exploding sound when it activates, so perform the operation outdoors so that it will not be a nuisance to nearby residents.
When activating a front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner), control operation at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front seat outer belt.
Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat belt with an activated pretensioner.
Always wash your hands with water after completing activation.
Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat outer belt with an activated pretensioner.
When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST (SRS airbag deployment tool). Perform operation in a place away from electrical interference.
SST 09082-00700

Fig 1: Identifying SST
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DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSY RH (WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)
HINT:

Check that the battery positive voltage is above 12 V.

Fig 2: Checking Battery Positive Voltage Is Above 12 V
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1. Check the functioning of SST.
  CAUTION: When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST.
  
  SST 09082-00700, 09082-00770
  
  Fig 3: Checking Functioning Of SST
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  1. Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
    HINT:
    
    Do not connect the yellow connector which will be connected to the seat belt pretensioner.
    
    Fig 4: Connecting SST Red Clip To Battery Positive (+) Terminal And Black Clip To Battery Negative (-) Terminal
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  2. Press the SST activation switch, and check that the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.
    CAUTION: If the LED lights up when the activation switch is not pressed, the SST may have a malfunction, in which case that SST should not be used.
    
    Fig 5: Checking LED Of SST Activation Switch Lights Up
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2. Disconnect the SST from the battery.
3. Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Check the SRS airbag system (See REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Remove the front door scuff plate RH (See REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Remove the rear door scuff plate RH (See REPLACEMENT ).
  5. Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.
  6. Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip RH.
  7. Remove the center pillar garnish lower RH (See REPLACEMENT ).
  8. Disconnect the pretensioner connector, as shown in Fig 6 .
4. Connect SST.
  1. Install the floor anchor of the seat belt.
  2. Connect SST, then connect them to the seat belt pretensioner.
    SST 09082-00700, 09082-00770
    
    NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
    
    Fig 7: Connecting SST To Seat Belt Pretensioner
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  3. Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front of the vehicle.
    
    Fig 8: Moving SST Away From Front Of Vehicle
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  4. Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
    NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
  5. Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) terminal.
5. Activate the seat belt pretensioner.
  1. Confirm that no one is inside the vehicle or within 10 m (33 ft) of the vehicle.
  2. Press the SST activation switch and activate the seat belt pretensioner.
  HINT:
  
  The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously with the LED light for the SST activation switch.
6. Dispose of the outer belt (with the seat belt pretensioner).
  CAUTION:
  - The outer belt is very hot when the seat belt pretensioner is activated, so leave it untouched for at least 30 minutes after it has been activated.
  - Use gloves and safety glasses when handling an outer belt with a pretensioner that has been activated.
  - Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
  - Do not apply water, etc. to an outer belt assy with a pretensioner that has been activated.
  HINT:
  
  When scrapping a vehicle, activate the seat belt pretensioner, and then scrap the vehicle with the activated outer belt installed.
DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSY RH (WHEN NOT INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)
NOTE:
- When disposing of the front seat outer belt (with the seat belt pretensioner) only, never use the customer's vehicle to activate the seat belt pretensioner.
- Be sure to follow the procedures listed below when activating the seat belt pretensioner.
1. Remove the outer belt (See REPLACEMENT ).
  HINT:
  
  Cut the belt near the seat belt retractor.
2. Check the functioning of SST (See step a).
  SST 09082-00700, 09082-00770
  
  Fig 9: Checking Functioning Of SST
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3. Connect SST.
  1. Connect SST, then connect them to the seat belt pretensioner.
    SST 09082-00700, 09082-00770
    
    NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
    
    Fig 10: Connecting SST To Seat Belt Pretensioner
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  2. Place the outer belt on the ground and cover it with a tire on a wheel.
    NOTE: Set up the front seat outer belt assy as shown in the illustration.
    
    Fig 11: Placing Outer Belt On Ground And Covering With Tire On Wheel
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  3. Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the wheel.
    NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
    
    Fig 12: Moving SST Away From Wheel
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4. Activate the seat belt pretensioner.
  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) of the wheel.
  3. Press the SST activation switch and activate the seat belt pretensioner.
  HINT:
  
  The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously with the LED light for the SST activation switch.
5. Dispose of the outer belt (with the seat belt pretensioner).
  
  Fig 13: Disposing Outer Belt (With Seat Belt Pretensioner)
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  CAUTION:
  - The outer belt assy is very hot when the seat belt pretensioner is activated, so leave it untouched for at least 30 minutes after it has been activated.
  - Use gloves and safety glasses when handling an outer belt assy with a pretensioner that has been activated.
  - Always wash your hands with water after completing operation.
  - Do not apply water, etc. to an outer belt assy with a pretensioner that has been activated.
  1. Remove the wheel and SST.
  2. Place the outer belt in a plastic bag, tie the end tightly and dispose of it in the same way as other general parts.