Off-Vehicle Deployment: Pretensioner
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Test Deployment Tool (09082-00700). See TESTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL . Remove appropriate seat belt pretensioner. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Connect deployment tool, using Deployment Tool Sub-Harness Adapter (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 (10 meters) away from seat belt pretensioner. Press activation switch to deploy seat belt pretensioner. Because of heat, wait 30 minutes before handling. Seal deployed pretensioner in vinyl bag and dispose of in usual manner.