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Seat Belt PRETENSIONER: Disposal

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WARNING:
  • Never dispose of the front seat outer belt which has an inactivated pretensioner.
  • The seat belt pretensioner produces a sizeable exploding sound when it activates, so perform the operation out-of-door and where it will not create a nuisance to nearby residents.
  • When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST. (SRS Airbag Deployment Tool)
    Fig 1: Identifying Seat Belt Pretensioner Activation Tool
    G02146466Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  • Perform the operation in a place away from electrical noise.

    SST 09082-00700

  • When activating a front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner), perform the operation at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front seat outer belt.
  • The front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner) is very hot when the pretensioner is deployed, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes after deployment.
  • Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat outer belt with activated pretensioner. Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
  • Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat outer belt with the activated pretensioner.
NOTE: When scrapping vehicles equipped with a seat belt pretensioner or disposing of a front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner) always first activate the seat belt pretensioner in accordance with the procedure described below. If any abnormality occurs in the seat belt pretensioner operation, contact the SERVICE DEPT. of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, USA, INC.
  1. Seat Belt Pretensioner Activation When Scrapping Vehicle 
    NOTE: Have a battery ready as the power source to activate the seat belt pretensioner.
    Fig 2: Preparing Seat Belt Pretensioner Activation Tool
    G02146467Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Check the functioning of SST.
      WARNING: When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST: SRS Airbag Deployment Tool.

      SST: 

      1. Driver's side: 09082-00700, 09082-00730 
      2. Except driver's side: 09082-00700, 09082-00740 
        3. Fig 3: Identifying Seat Belt Pretensioner Activation Tool
        G02146468Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      1. Connect the SST to the battery.
        NOTE: Do not connect the yellow connector which will be connected with the seat belt pretensioner.

        Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.

        Fig 4: Preparing Seat Belt Pretensioner Activation Tool
        G02146469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Press the SST activation switch, and check the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.
        CAUTION: If the LED lights up when the activation switch is not being pressed, SST malfunction is probable, so definitely do not use the SST.
        Fig 5: Identifying Seat Belt Pretensioner Activation Tool Switch
        G02146470Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Disconnect the SST from the battery.
    2. Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
      CAUTION: When handling the pretensioner connector, take care not to damage the wire harness.

      Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in Fig 6.

      Fig 6: Locating Seat Belt Pretensioner Connectors
      G02146471Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Install the SST.
      1. Buckle the front seat belt and check that there is no looseness and slack in the front seat inner belt and front seat outer belt.
        2. CAUTION: Avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness.
        Fig 7: Connecting Prepared Seat Belt Pretensioner Activation Tool
        G02146472Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. Connect the 2 SST, then connect them to the seat belt pretensioner.

        SST: 

        1. Driver's side: 09082-00700, 09082-00730 
        2. Except driver's side: 09082-00700, 09082-00740 

      3. Move the SST to at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front of the vehicle.
      4. Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
        NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
      5. Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) terminal.
    4. Activate the seat belt pretensioner.
      Fig 8: Identifying Safe Arming Distance For Seat Belt Pretensioner Activation
      G02146473Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Confirm that no one is inside the vehicle or within 10 m (33 ft) area around the vehicle.
      2. Press the SST activation switch and activate the seat belt pretensioner.
        NOTE: The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously as the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.
    5. Dispose of the front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner).
    CAUTION:
    • The front seat outer belt is very hot when the seat belt pretensioner is activated, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes after activation.
    • Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat outer belt with the activated seat belt pretensioner.
    • Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
    • Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat outer belt with the activated seat belt pretensioner.
    NOTE: When scrapping a vehicle, activate the seat belt pretensioner and scrap the vehicle with the activated front seat outer belt still installed.
  2. Activation When Disposing Of Front Seat Outer Belt Only 
    NOTE:
    • When disposing of the front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner) only, never use the customer's vehicle to activate the seat belt pretensioner.
    • Be sure to follow the procedure given on the next page when activating the seat belt pretensioner.

      Have a battery ready as the power source when activating the seat belt pretensioner.

      NOTE: Cut the belt near the seat belt retractor.
    1. Remove the front seat outer belt. See REMOVAL .
    2. Check the functioning of SST. (See step 1  -( a))
      Fig 9: Preparing Seat Belt Pretensioner Activation Tool
      G02146474Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      SST: 

      1. Driver's side: 09082-00700, 09082-00730 
      2. Except driver's side: 09082-00700, 09082-00740 

    3. Install the SST.
      1. Connect the 2 SSTs, then connect them to the seat belt pretensioner.
        NOTE: Avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness.
        Fig 10: Connecting Prepared Seat Belt Pretensioner Activation Tool
        G02146475Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

        SST: 

        1. Driver's side: 09082-00700, 09082-00730 
        2. Except driver's side: 09082-00700, 09082-00740 

      2. Place the front seat outer belt on the ground and cover it with the disc wheel with tire.
        NOTE: Place the front seat outer belt as shown in Fig 11. Also, secure some slack for the SST wire harness inside the tire.
        Fig 11: Placing Seat Belt Pretensioner Under Tire
        G02146476Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the disc wheel.
      NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
    4. Activate the seat belt pretensioner.
      1. Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
      2. Check that no one is within 10 m (33 ft) area around the disc wheel.
        Fig 12: Identifying Safe Distance For Pretensioner Activation
        G02146477Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        3. NOTE: The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously as the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.
      3. Press the SST activation switch and activate the seat belt pretensioner.
    5. Dispose of the front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner).
      CAUTION:
      • The front seat outer belt is very hot when the seat belt pretensioner is activated, so leave it alone for at least 30 minutes after activation.
      • Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat outer belt with the activated seat belt pretensioner.
      • Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
      • Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat outer belt with the activated seat belt pretensioner.
      1. Remove the disc wheel and SST.
      2. Place the front seat outer belt in a vinyl bag, tie the end tightly and dispose of it in the same way as other general parts dispose.
        Fig 13: Preparing Activated Seat Belt Pretensioner For Disposal
        G02146478Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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