Front Seat Belt With PRETENSIONER: Disposal

HINT:

When scrapping vehicles equipped with the seat belt pretensioner or disposing of the 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 the front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner) activated in a collision, start with step 2- e in this section.

Fig 1: Identifying SST

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CAUTION:

Never dispose of the front seat outer belt with inactivated pretensioner.
The seat belt pretensioner produces a loud exploding sound when it activates. Perform the operation where it will not be a nuisance to people nearby.
When activating the front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner), stand operation at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front seat outer belt.
Use gloves and safety glasses when handling the front seat belt with activated pretensioner.
Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
Do not apply water to the front seat outer belt with activated pretensioner.
Perform the operation in a place away from electrical noise.
When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST (SRS airbag deployment tool).
SST 09082-00700

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

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

Fig 2: Checking Battery Positive (+) Voltage Is Above 12 V
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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
  
  Fig 3: Checking SST Function
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  1. Connect the SST to the battery.
    Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
    
    HINT:
    
    The yellow connector will be used to connect to another SST in step (d).
    
    Fig 4: Connecting SST To Battery
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  2. Check if SST is functioning.
    Press the SST activation switch, and check that the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.
    
    CAUTION: If the LED lights up when the activation switch is not pressed, the SST may be malfunctioning. Do not use the SST.
    
    Fig 5: Checking SST Function
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2. Disconnect the 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 (see REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Remove the rear door opening trim RH (see REPLACEMENT ).
  7. Remove the center pillar garnish lower RH (see REPLACEMENT ).
  8. To disconnect the pretensioner connector: 1) horizontally pull out the lock part of the connector as indicated by the black arrow in the illustration, and 2) remove the connector.
4. Prepare SST for activation of seat belt pretensioner.
  1. Install the floor anchor of the seat belt.
    
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Pretensioner Connector
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  2. Connect SST (A) to SST (B). Then connect SST (B)'s connector to the seat belt pretensioner.
    SST 09082-00700, 09082-00770
    
    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 SST Then Connecting SST Connector To Seat Belt Pretensioner
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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 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: Moving SST 10 M (33 Ft) Away From Front Of 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 the SST activation switch and activate the seat belt pretensioner.
  HINT:
  
  The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously with the LED illumination of the SST activation switch.
6. Dispose of the front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner).
  CAUTION:
  - Do not touch the front outer belt for at least 30minutes after the seat belt pretensioner has been activated. It is very hot.
  - Use gloves and safety glasses when handling the front seat outer belt with activated pretensioner.
  - Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
  - Do not apply water the front seat outer belt with activated 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 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 in the next step 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)).
  SST 09082-00700
  
  Fig 9: Checking SST Function
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3. Prepare SST for activation of seat belt pretensioner.
  1. Connect SST (A) to SST (B). Then connect SST (B)'s connector to the seat belt pretensioner.
    SST 09082-00700, 09082-00770
    
    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 SST Then Connecting SST Connector To Seat Belt Pretensioner
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  2. Place the front seat outer belt on the ground and cover it with a disc wheel with tire.
    NOTE: Place the front seat outer belt, as shown in the illustration.
    
    Fig 11: Placing Front Seat Outer Belt On Ground And Covering It With Disc Wheel With Tire
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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 the SST wire harness.
4. Activate the seat belt pretensioner.
  1. Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Check that no one is within 10 m (33 ft) of the disc wheel.
  3. Press the SST activation switch and activate the seat belt pretensioner.
    
    Fig 12: Moving SST Least 10 M (33 Ft) Away From Disc Wheel
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  HINT:
  
  The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously with the LED illumination of the SST activation switch.
5. Dispose of the front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner).
  CAUTION:
  - Do not touch the front outer belt for at least 30minutes after the seat belt pretensioner has been activated. It is very hot.
  - Use gloves and safety glasses when handling the front seat outer belt with activated pretensioner.
  - Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
  - Do not apply water to the front seat outer belt with activated pretensioner.
    
    Remove the disc wheel and SST.
    
    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.
  Fig 13: Disposing Of Front Seat Outer Belt (With Seat Belt Pretensioner)
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