Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly With PRETENSIONER: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

INSPECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
1. Check tension reducer operation
  NOTE: Do not apply battery voltage to the pretensioner connector.
  1. Connect a positive (+) lead of the battery to terminal 1 of the tension reducer connector and a negative (-) lead to terminal 2
  2. Check that an operating sound is heard when the magnetized solenoid is attracting the plunger
  3. Pull out the seat belt and allow it to retract Listen to the operating sound
  4. Pull out the seat belt again, disconnect a negative (-) lead of the battery and allow the seat belt to retract Listen to the operating sound again and check that the operating sound volume has increased
    If the result is not as specified, replace the outer belt assembly
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Tension Reducer Connector Terminals
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2. Check the degree of tilt when the ELR begins to lock
  1. Check that the belt does not lock at less than 15 degrees of tilt in any direction but locks at over 45 degrees of tilt while gently pulling the belt
    NOTE: Do not disassemble the retractor.
    
    Fig 2: Checking Degree Of Tilt When ELR Begins To Lock
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