Section 514 (Seat Belt PRETENSIONER (Front)): 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 front seat outer belt removed from the vehicle.
  - Check for cuts and cracks in, or marked discoloration on the center pillar lower garnish.
  - Check for cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chipping in connectors.
    
    Fig 1: Checking Center Pillar Lower Garnish For Cuts Or Cracks
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  - Check for deformation of the center pillar.
    
    Fig 2: Checking Deformation Of Center Pillar
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  - Check for cuts and minute cracks in wire harness or marked discoloration on the front seat outer belt.
  CAUTION: For removal and installation of the front 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: Checking Cuts And Minute Cracks In Wire Harness Or Marked Discoloration On Front Seat Outer Belt
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the front seat outer belt removed from the vehicle.
  - Check for deformation of the center pillar.
  - Check for damage on the connector and wire harness.
    
    Fig 4: Checking Deformation Of Center Pillar
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002