Seat Belt PRETENSIONER: Inspection

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.

Pretensioner Is Not Activated
1. Perform a diagnostic system check.
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: Identifying Front Center Pillar
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  - Check for deformation of the center pillar.
    
    Fig 2: Inspecting Front Center Pillar
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  - Check for cuts and minute cracks in wire harness or marked discoloration on the front seat outer belt.
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Seat Belt Pretensioner
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  NOTE: 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.
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: Inspecting Front Center Pillar
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002