Front Seat Belt With PRETENSIONER: Disposal

HINT:

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 DEPARTMENT of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. When disposing of a front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner) activated in a collision, start with step 1-(e) in this section.

CAUTION:

Never dispose of front seat outer belt which has an inactivated pretensioner.
The seat belt pretensioner produces a loud, exploding sound when it activates. Perform the operation and where it will not be a nuisance to people nearby.
When activating a front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner), stand at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front seat outer belt.

Fig 1: Identifying SST
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Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat belt with activated pretensioner.
Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
Do not apply water, to a front seat outer belt with activated pretensioner.
When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST (SRS airbag deployment tool). Perform the operation in a place away from electrical noise.

SST 09082-00700

DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSY RH (WHEN INSTALLED WITH VEHICLE)
HINT:

Check that the battery positive (+) voltage is above 12 V.

Fig 2: Checking Battery Charge State
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1. Check if SST is functioning.
  CAUTION: When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST.
  
  SST 09082-00700, 09082-00770
  
  Fig 3: Checking SST Function
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  1. Connect SST to the battery.
    Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
    
    HINT:
    
    Do not connect the yellow connector. The yellow connector is used to connect to the seat belt pretensioner.
    
    Fig 4: Connecting SST To Battery
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  2. Check if SST is functioning.
    Press SST activation switch and check that the LED of SST activation switch lights up.
  CAUTION: If the LED lights up when the activation switch is not pressed, SST may be malfunctioning. Do not use SST.
  
  Fig 5: Checking That The Led Of SST Activation Switch Lights Up
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2. Disconnect SST from the battery.
3. Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Check the SRS airbag system (see SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ).
  3. Remove the front door scuff plate RH (see REPLACEMENT ).
  4. Remove the rear door scuff plate RH (see REPLACEMENT ).
  5. Remove the front door opening trim RH.
  6. Remove the rear door opening trim RH.
  7. Remove the center pillar garnish lower RH (see REPLACEMENT ).
  8. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration,
4. Install the SST.
  1. Install the floor anchor of the seat belt.
    
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Pretensioner Connector
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  2. Connect the SST, then connect to the seat belt pre-tensioner.
    SST 09082-00700, 09082-00770
    NOTE:
    To avoid damaging SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
    
    Do not connect the SST to the battery yet.
    Fig 7: Connecting SST To Seat Belt Pre-Tensioner
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  3. Move the SST 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 SST wire harness.
  5. Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) terminal.
  Fig 8: Setting SST at least 10M (33 Ft) away from the front of the vehicle
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5. Activate the seat belt pretensioner.
  1. Confirm that no one is inside the vehicle or within 10 m (33 ft) of the vehicle.
  2. Press SST activation switch and activate the seat belt pretensioner.
  HINT:
  
  The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously with the illumination of the SST activation switch LED.
6. Dispose of the front seat outer belt (with the seat belt pretensioner).
CAUTION:
- Do not touch the front outer belt for at least 30 minutes after the seat belt pretensioner has been activated. It is very hot.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat outer belt with activated seat belt pretensioner.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- Do not apply water to a front seat outer belt with activated seat belt pretensioner.
HINT:

When scrapping a vehicle, activate the seat belt pretensioner and scrap the vehicle with activated front seat outer belt being installed.
DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSY RH (WHEN NOT INSTALLED WITH VEHICLE)
NOTE:
- When disposing of a 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 procedures given on the next page when activating the seat belt pretensioner.
1. Remove the front seat outer belt assembly (see REPLACEMENT ).
  HINT:
  
  Cut the belt near the seat belt retractor.
2. Check if SST is functioning (See step 1-(a)).
  CAUTION: When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST.
  
  SST 09082-00700, 09082-00770
  
  Fig 9: Checking SST For Function
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3. Connect SST.
  1. Connect the 2 SSTs, then connect yellow connector to the seat belt pretensioner.
    NOTE:
    To avoid damaging SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
    
    Do not connect the SST to the battery yet.
    Fig 10: Connecting SST To Seat Belt Pretensioner
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  2. Place the front seat outer belt on the ground and cover it with a tire with a wheel attached.
    NOTE: Set the front seat outer belt as shown in the illustration.
    
    Fig 11: Placing Front Seat Outer Belt On Ground Under Tire &Wheel
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  3. Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the disc wheel.
  NOTE: Take care not to damage 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) of the tire.
  3. Press the SST activation switch and activate the seat belt pretensioner.
  HINT:
  
  The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously with the illumination of the SST activation switch.
  
  Fig 12: Checking No One Is Within 10 M Of The Tire
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5. Dispose of the front seat outer belt (with the seat belt pretensioner).
CAUTION:
- The front outer belt is very hot when the seat belt pre-tensioner 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 an activated seat belt pretensioner.
- Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
- Do not apply water to a front seat outer belt with an activated seat belt pretensioner.
Fig 13: Storing Activated Seat Belt Pretensioner
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1. Remove the tire and SST.
2. Place the front seat outer belt in a plastic bag, tie the end tightly and dispose of it in the same way as other general parts.