Seat Belt Pretensioner
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Toyota Matrix and 2004 Toyota Corolla. 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. Ensure seat belt pretensioner is not loose. If components are loose, remove and deploy using OFF-VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT procedure. Test Deployment Tool (09082-00700). See TESTING DEPLOYMENT TOOL . Disconnect appropriate seat belt pretensioner connector. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
- Connect Deployment Tools (09082-00700 and 09082-00740) to appropriate seat belt pretensioner connector. Position deployment tool at least 33 feet (10 m) from front of vehicle. Close all doors and windows of vehicle. Connect deployment tool Red clip to positive battery terminal and Black clip to negative battery terminal.
- Ensure no one is inside vehicle or within 33 feet (10 m) of vehicle. Press activation switch to deploy air bag. Because of heat, DO NOT touch pretensioner for at least 30 minutes after deployment. Scrap vehicle with pretensioner(s) still installed.