Section 8 (Seat Belt PRETENSIONER (Sedan)): Inspection

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PRETENSIONER IS NOT ACTIVATED
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (see PRE-CHECK ).
2. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the front seat outer belt removed from the vehicle.
  - Check the quarter trim and center pillar lower garnish for cuts, cracks or discoloration.
  - Check for cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chipping in connectors.
    
    Fig 1: Checking Quarter Trim And Center Pillar Lower Garnish For Cut
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  - Check for deformation of the quarter panel or center pillar.
    
    Fig 2: Checking Deformation Of Quarter Panel Or Center Pillar
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  - Check for cuts and minute cracks in wire harness or marked discoloration on the front seat outer belt.
CAUTION: 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 (see PRE-CHECK ).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Outer Belt
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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 quarter panel or center pillar.
  - Check for damage on the connector and wire harness.
Fig 4: Checking Deformation Of Quarter Panel Or Center Pillar
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002