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Procedures

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 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 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 procedure given in step 1-(e) in "DISPOSAL".

CAUTION:
- Never dispose of a 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 create 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

- 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 to a front seat outer belt with activated pretensioner.




1. SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER ACTIVATION WHEN SCRAPPING VEHICLE

HINT: Have a battery ready as the power source to activate the seat belt pretensioner.




a. Check the functioning of SST.

CAUTION: When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST (SRS Airbag Deployment Tool.)

SST 09082-00700, 09082-00740




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.

HINT: Do not connect the yellow connector which will be connected with the seat belt pretensioner.




2. Check the functioning of the SST.
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 being pressed, SST may be malfunctioning. Definitely do not use the SST.

3. Disconnect the SST from the battery.




b. Disconnect the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.

CAUTION: Work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.(The SRS is equipped with a back-up power source. If work is started within 90 seconds of disconnecting the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, the SRS may deploy.)

c. Standard cab:
Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
1. Remove the front door scuff plate.
2. Remove the front pillar garnish.
3. Remove the back panel upper garnish.
4. Remove the front seat outer belt floor anchor.
5. Remove the quarter trim.




6. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.

d. Access cab:
Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
1. Remove the front door scuff plate.
2. Remove the rear door scuff plate.
3. Remove the front seat outer belt floor anchor.
4. Remove the front seat outer belt shoulder belt.
5. Remove the roof side rail garnish.
6. Remove the front door rear scuff plate and cover.




7. Disconnector the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.

e. Double cab:
Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
1. Remove the front door scuff plate.
2. Remove the back door scuff plate.
3. Remove the lower center pillar garnish.




4. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.




f. 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.
2. Connect the 2 SST, then connect them to the seat belt pretensioner.

SST 09082-00700, 09082-00740

NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.




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.

HINT: Do not close the window 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.

g. 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.

HINT: The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously as the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.

h. 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 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 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 activated front seat outer belt still installed.

2. ACTIVATION WHEN DISPOSING OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ONLY

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 when activating the seat belt pretensioner.




a. Disconnected the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery.

HINT: Have a battery ready as the power source when activating the seat belt pretensioner.

NOTE: If the negative terminal is disconnected from the battery, the preset AM and FM stations stored in memory are erased. Be sure to make a note of them before disconnecting the battery.

CAUTION: Work must be started at least 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery. (The SRS is equipped with a back-up power source. If work is started within 90 seconds of disconnecting the negative (-) terminal cable from the battery, the SRS may deploy.)

b. Remove the front seat outer belt.

HINT: Cut the belt near the seat belt retractor.




c. Check the functioning of SST (see step 1-(a)).

SST 09082-00700, 09082-00740

1. Disconnect the SST from the battery.




d. Install the SST.
1. Connect the 2 SST, then connect them to the seat belt pretensioner.

SST 09082-00700, 09082-00740

NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.




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.

e. 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.

HINT: The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously as the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.




f. 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 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 to a front seat outer belt with 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.