Seat Belt Pretensioners
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disconnect negative battery cable. Ensure seat belt pretensioner is not loose. If components are loose, remove and deploy using OFF-VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT procedure. Disconnect appropriate seat belt pretensioner connector. See FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. See REAR SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Connect Deployment Tools (09082-00700 and 09082-00770) to appropriate front seat belt pretensioner connector. Connect Deployment Tools (09082-00700 and 09082-00740) to appropriate rear seat belt pretensioner connector. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet (10 m) from front of vehicle. Close all doors and windows of vehicle. Connect deployment tool Red clip to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery terminal.
- Ensure no one is inside vehicle or within 33 feet (10 m) of vehicle. Press activation switch to deploy pretensioner. Because of heat, DO NOT touch pretensioner for at least 30 minutes after deployment. Scrap vehicle with seat belt pretensioners still installed.