Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly With PRETENSIONER: Disposal

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HINT:

When scrapping vehicles equipped with a seat belt pretensioner or disposing of a front seat outer belt (with a seat belt pretensioner), always activate the seat belt pretensioner first in accordance with the procedures described below. If any abnormality occurs during activation of the seat belt pretensioner, contact the SERVICE DEPARTMENT of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, USA, INC. When disposing of a front seat outer belt assembly (with a seat belt pretensioner) that was activated in a collision, perform aprocedure "A" to f"B" in this information.

CAUTION:

Never dispose of a front seat outer belt assembly that has an inactivated pretensioner.
The seat belt pretensioner produces a loud exploding sound when it activates. Perform the operation where it will not surprise or disturb people nearby.
When activating a front seat outer belt (with a seat belt pretensioner), stand at least 10 m (33ft) away from the front seat outer belt.
Use gloves and safety glasses when handing a front seat belt with an activated pretensioner.
Always wash your hands with water after completing the disposal.
Do not apply water to a front seat outer belt that has an activated pretensioner.
Perform procedures in a place away from electrical interference.
When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST (SRS airbag deployment tool).

DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:

Prepare a battery for power activation of the seat belt pretensioner.
1. Check if SST functions. (Procedure "A")
  CAUTION: When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST.
  
  SST 09082-00700, 09082-00770
  
  Fig 1: Identifying SST
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  1. Connect the SST red clip to the battery's positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery's negative (-) terminal.
    HINT:
    
    Do not connect the yellow connector. It is used to connect to the seat belt pretensioner.
    
    Fig 2: Connecting SST Clips To Battery Terminals
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  2. Press the SST activation switch and check that the LED of the SST activation switch turns on.
    CAUTION: If the LED turns on when the activation switch is not being pressed, SST may be malfunctioning. Replace the SST with a new one.
2. Disconnect the SST from the battery.
  
  Fig 3: Pressing SST Activation Switch
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3. Disconnect the pretensioner connector, as shown in the illustration.
4. Install the front seat outer belt assembly floor anchor with the bolt.
  Torque: 42 N*m (428 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf)
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Pretensioner Connector
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5. Connect SST.
  1. Connect SST, then connect the yellow 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 5: Connecting SST
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  2. Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front of the vehicle.
  3. Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
    HINT:
    
    Leave a gap in one of the windows for inserting the SST wire harness.
    
    NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
    
    Fig 6: Identifying Distance Between SST And Front Of Vehicle
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  4. Connect the SST red clip to the battery's positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) terminal.
6. Activate the seat belt pretensioner (Procedure B).
  1. Confirm that no one is inside the vehicle or within a 10 m (33 ft) radius of the vehicle.
  2. Press the SST activation switch to activate the seat belt pretensioner.
    HINT:
    
    The seat belt pretensioner operates at the same time as the SST activation switch's LED light.
7. Dispose of the outer belt (with the seat belt pretensioner).
  CAUTION:
  - Do not touch the 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 handing an outer belt whose pretensioner has been activated.
  - Always wash your hands with water after completing the disposal.
  - Do not apply water to a front seat outer belt that has an activated pretensioner.
  HINT:
  
  When scrapping a vehicle, activate the seat belt pretensioner, and then scrap the vehicle with the activated outer belt installed.
DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER ASSEMBLY LH
HINT:

Prepare a battery for power activation of the seat belt pretensioner.
NOTE:
- When disposing of the front seat outer belt (with the seat belt pretensioner) only, never use the customer's vehicle to activate the seat belt pretensioner.
- Be sure to follow the procedures listed below before activating the seat belt pretensioner.
1. Remove the front seat outer belt assembly.
  1. Wind the seat belt with the retractor
  2. When the seat belt is sufficiently wound, cut the seat belt approximately 100 mm (3.93 in.) from the retractor, as shown in the illustration.
    HINT:
    
    The seat belt is designed so that winding the seat belt as much as possible before pretensioner activation will decrease the pulling power of the seat belt during pretensioner activation.
    
    Fig 7: Identifying Seat Belt Cutting Dimension
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2. Check if SST functions. (See a procedure "A")
  CAUTION: When activating a seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST.
  
  SST 09082-00700, 09082-00770
  
  Fig 8: Connecting SST To Battery
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3. Connect the SST.
  1. Connect the SST, then connect the yellow connector to the seat belt pretensioner.
    NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
    
    Fig 9: Connecting SST
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  2. Place the outer belt on the ground and cover it with a tire with the wheel attached.
    NOTE: Set up the front seat outer belt assembly as shown in the illustration.
    
    Fig 10: Covering Outer Belt With Tire
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  3. Move the SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the 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's positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery's negative (-) terminal.
  2. Check that no one is within a 10 m (33 ft) radius of the wheel.
  3. Press the SST activation switch to activate the seat belt pretensioner.
    HINT:
    
    The seat belt pretensioner operates at the same time as the SST activation switch's LED light.
    
    Fig 11: Identifying Distance Between SST And Wheel
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5. Dispose of the outer belt (with the seat belt pretensioner).
  CAUTION:
  - Do not touch the 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 handing an outer belt assembly whose pretensioner has been activated.
  - Always wash your hands with water after completing disposal.
  - Do not apply water to an outer belt assembly that has an activated pretensioner.
  1. Remove the tire with wheel and SST.
  2. Place the outer belt in a plastic bag, tie the end tightly and dispose of it in the same way as other general parts.
    
    Fig 12: Placing Outer Belt In Plastic Bag
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