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 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 the TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.  . When disposing of a front seat outer belt assy (with seat belt pretensioner) that was activated in a collision, start with step  f in this part of the article.

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1. DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSY (WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE) 

   HINT:

   Prepare a battery for power activation of the seat belt pretensioner.

   1. Check if SST is functioning properly.

      SST 09082-00770

      CAUTION: When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST.
      Fig 2: Checking SST Functions Properly

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      1. Connect 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. The yellow connector is used to connect to the seat belt pretensioner.

         Fig 3: Connecting SST To Battery

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      2. Press SST activation switch and check that the LED of SST activation switch illuminates.
         Fig 4: Checking LED Of SST Activation Switch Illuminates

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         CAUTION: If the LED illuminates when the activation switch is not being pressed, SST may be malfunctioning. Replace SST with a new one.
   2. Disconnect SST from the battery.
   3. Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
      1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
      2. Remove the rear seat cushion assembly (see OVERHAUL ).
      3. Remove the rear seat headrest plate cover (see OVERHAUL ).
      4. Remove the wind deflector board assembly (see OVERHAUL ).
      5. Remove the rear seat headrest plate (see OVERHAUL ).
      6. Remove the rear seat headrest assembly (see OVERHAUL ).
      7. Remove the rear seatback assembly (see OVERHAUL ).
      8. Remove the door scuff plate (see REPLACEMENT ).
      9. Remove the floor anchor of the seat belt (see REPLACEMENT  ).
      10. Remove the quarter trim panel assembly front (see REPLACEMENT ).
      11. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in Fig 5 (see REPLACEMENT  ).
          Fig 5: Disconnecting Pretensioner Connector

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   4. Prepare SST for activation of the seat belt pretensioner.
      1. Install the floor anchor of the seat belt.
      2. Connect SST (A) to SST (B). Then connect SST (B)'s connector to the seat belt pretensioner.

         SST 09082-00770, 09082-00700

         NOTE: To avoid damaging SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.
         Fig 6: Connecting SST (A) To SST (B)

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      3. Move SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front of the vehicle.
         Fig 7: Moving SST Away From Front Of Vehicle

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      4. Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.

         HINT:

         Leave a gap in one of the windows for inserting SST wire harness.

         NOTE: Take care not to damage SST wire harness.
      5. Connect SST red clip to the battery's positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) terminal.
   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 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 lamp.

   6. 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 handling an outer belt whose pretensioner has been activated.
      • Always wash your hands with water after completing the disposal.
      • Do not apply water to an 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.

2. DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSY (WHEN NOT INSTALLED IN VEHICLE) 

   HINT:

   Prepare a battery as a power source to activate the seat belt pretensioner.

   NOTE:

   • When only disposing of the front seat outer belt (with the seat belt pretensioner), never use the customer's vehicle to activate the seat belt pretensioner.
   • Be sure to follow the procedures listed below when activating the seat belt pretensioner.
   1. Remove the outer belt (see REPLACEMENT  ).
      1. Wind the seat belt with the retractor.
      2. When the seat belt is sufficiently wound, cut the seat belt approximately 100 mm (0.39 in.) from the retractor, as shown in Fig 8.

         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 8: Cutting Belt From Retractor

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   2. Check if SST is functioning properly (see step  a).

      SST 09082-00770, 09082-00700

      CAUTION: When activating a seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST.
      Fig 9: Checking SST Funtions Properly

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   3. Prepare SST for activation of the seat belt pretensioner.
      1. Connect SST (A) to SST (B). Then connect SST (B)'s connector 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 10: Connecting SST (A) To SST (B)

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      2. Place the outer belt on the ground and cover it with a tire with wheel.
         NOTE: Set up the outer belt as shown in Fig 11.
         Fig 11: Placing Outer Belt On Ground

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      3. Move SST at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the wheel.
         NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
         Fig 12: Moving SST Away From Wheel

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   4. Activate the seat belt pretensioner.
      1. Connect 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 10 m (33 ft) of the wheel.
      3. Press 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.

   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 handling an outer belt assy whose pretensioner has been activated.
      • Always wash your hands with water after completing disposal.
      • Do not apply water to an outer belt 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 13: Placing Outer Belt In Plastic Bag

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