Seat Belt PRETENSIONER (Hatchback): Disposal

NOTE: When scrapping vehicles equipped with a seat belt pretensioner or disposing of a front seat outer belt (with a 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 the TOYOTA MOTORS SALES, U.S.A.,INC. When disposing of a front seat outer belt (with a seat belt pretensioner) activated in a collision, follow the same procedure given in step 1-(e) in "DISPOSAL".

CAUTION:

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 be a nuisance to nearby residents.
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 09082-00700,09082-00740

Fig 1: Connecting SST To Seat Belt Pretensioner
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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.
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.

SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER ACTIVATION WHEN SCRAPPING VEHICLE
NOTE: Have a battery ready as the power source to activate the seat belt pretensioner.

Fig 2: Connecting SST To Battery
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1. Check the functioning of SST.
  CAUTION: When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST: SRS Airbag Deployment Tool.
  
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  Fig 3: Connecting SST To Seat Belt Pretensioner
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  1. Connect the SST to the battery.
    Connect the red clip of the SST to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
    
    NOTE: Do not connect the yellow connector which will be connected with the seat belt pretensioner.
    
    Fig 4: Connecting SST To Battery
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  2. Press the SST activation switch, and check that the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.
  CAUTION: It the LED lights up when the activation switch is not being pressed, SST may malfunction. Definitely do not use the SST.
2. Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
  1. Remove the front door scuff plate.
  2. 5-door vehicle:
    Remove the rear door scuff plate.
    
    Fig 5: Locating SST Activation Switch
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  3. 3-door vehicle:
    Remove the front door opening trim.
  4. Remove the package tray trim panel.
  5. Remove the rear seat (see REMOVAL ).
  6. 3-door vehicle:
    Remove the front quarter trim.
  7. 5-door vehicle:
    Remove the center pillar lower garnish.
  8. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
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.
    
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Pretensioner Connector
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  2. Connect the 2 SST, then connect them to the seat belt pretensioner.
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    NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
    
    Fig 7: Connecting SST To Seat Belt Pretensioner
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  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: Do not close the windows fully. Allow clearance for inserting the SST wire harness.
    
    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.
  Fig 8: Locating Distance Between SST And Front Of Vehicle
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4. Activate the seat belt pretensioner.
  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. Leave it untouched 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.
ACTIVATION WHEN DISPOSING OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ONLY
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 procedure when activating the seat belt pretensioner.
NOTE: Have a battery ready as the power source when activating the seat belt pretensioner.
1. Remove the front seat outer belt (see SEAT BELT (HATCHBACK) ).
  NOTE: Cut the belt near the seat belt retractor.
2. Check the functioning of SST (See step 1-(a)).
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  Fig 9: Connecting SST To Battery
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3. Install the SST.
  1. Connect the 2 SST, then connect them to the seat belt pretensioner.
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    NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
    
    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 the disc wheel with tire.
    NOTE: Place the front seat outer belt, as shown in the illustration.
  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.
  
  Fig 11: Connecting SST To Seat Belt Pretensioner
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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.
  3. 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.
  
  Fig 12: Locating Distance Between SST And Wheel Disc
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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. Leave it untouched 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.
    
    Fig 13: Covering Seat Belt Pretensioner
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  - 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.