Off-Vehicle Deployment: Pretensioner
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable Toyota Hybrid System (THS) if necessary. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING TOYOTA HYBRID SYSTEM (THS) . Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove appropriate seat belt pretensioner. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Connect Deployment Tools (09082-00700 and 09082-00740) to seat belt pretensioner connector. Position seat belt pretensioner on ground and cover with wheel and tire assembly. See Fig 1. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet away from seat belt pretensioner. Connect deployment tool Red clip to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery terminal. Press activation switch to deploy seat belt pretensioner. Because of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling. Dispose of deployed pretensioner in usual manner.