Off-Vehicle Deployment: Pretensioner
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus RX 300. 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. Remove appropriate seat belt pretensioner. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Connect Deployment Tool (09082-00700) and Adapter (09082-00770) 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. 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.