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 active the seat belt pretensioner in accordance with the procedures described below. If any abnormality occurs in the seat belt pretensioner operation, contact the SERVICE DEPT. of the TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. When disposing of a front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner) activated in a collision, follow the same procedures given in step  1 - (d).

Fig 1: Identifying Air Bag Deployment SST

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1. DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSY RH (WHEN SCRAPPING VEHICLE DEPLOYMENT METHOD) 

   HINT:

   Check that the battery positive voltage is above 12 V.

   Fig 2: Connecting SST To Battery

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   1. Check functioning of SST.
      CAUTION: When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use a specified SST.
      Fig 3: Identifying Air Bag Deployment SST

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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.

         Fig 4: Connecting SST To Battery

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         HINT:

         Do not connect the yellow connector which will be connected to the seat belt pretensioner.

      2. Check the functioning of SST.

      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 probably malfunctions, so definitely do not use SST.
      Fig 5: Identifying SST Activation Switch

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   2. Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
      1. Remove the front door scuff plate RH (See step 17 on REPLACEMENT ).
      2. Remove the rear door scuff plate RH (See step 19 on REPLACEMENT ).
      3. Remove the front door opening trim weather strip RH (See step 21 on REPLACEMENT ).
      4. Remove the rear door opening trim weather strip RH (See step 23 on REPLACEMENT ).
      5. Remove the center pillar garnish lower RH (See step 25 on REPLACEMENT ).
      6. Remove the center pillar garnish upper RH (See step 27 on REPLACEMENT ).
      7. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
      8. Install the floor anchor of the seat belt.
      Fig 6: Disconnecting Pretensioner Connector

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   3. Install SST.
      1. Connect 2 SST, then connect them to the seat belt pretensioner.
         NOTE: To avoid damaging SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
         Fig 7: Connecting SSTs To Seat Belt Pretensioner

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      2. Move SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front of the vehicle.
      3. Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
         NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
         Fig 8: Moving SST 10 M (33 Ft) Away Vehicle

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      4. Connect SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) terminal.
   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 SST activation switch and activate the seat belt pretensioner.

      HINT:

      The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously with the LED of SST activation switch lighting up.

   5. Dispose of the front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner).
   CAUTION:

   • The rear outer belt is very hot when the seat belt pretensioner 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 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 activated seat belt pretensioner.

   HINT:

   When scrapping a vehicle, activate the seat belt pretensioner and scrap the vehicle with the activated front seat outer belt being installed.

2. DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSY RH (WHEN DISPOSING OF AIRBAG ASSEMBLY DEPLOYMENT METHOD) 
   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 in the following information when activating the seat belt pretensioner.
   1. Remove the front seat outer belt (See REPLACEMENT ).

      HINT:

      Cut the belt near the seat belt retractor.

      Fig 9: Identifying Seat Belt Retractor

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   2. Check functioning of SST (See step  1 - (a)).
      Fig 10: Connecting SST To Battery

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   3. Install SST.
      1. Connect 2 SST, then connect them to the seat belt pretensioner.
         NOTE: To avoid damaging SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
         Fig 11: Connecting SSTs 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.
         Fig 12: Covering Front Seat Outer Belt With Disc Wheel With Tire

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         NOTE: Place the front seat outer belt as shown in the illustration.
      3. Move SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the wheel disc.
      NOTE: Take care not to damage SST wire harness.
   4. Activate the seat belt pretensioner.
      1. Connect 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 SST activation switch and activate the seat belt pretensioner.
      Fig 13: Identifying 10 M (33 Ft) Area Around Disc Wheel

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      HINT:

      The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously with the LED of SST activation switch lighting up.

   5. Dispose of the front seat outer belt (with 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.
      Fig 14: Placing Front Seat Outer Belt In A Vinyl Bag

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