Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Seat Belt: 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 procedures described below. If any abnormality occurs in activation of the seat belt pretensioner, contact the SERVICE DEPT. 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, follow the same procedures listed in step 1-(e) in "DISPOSAL".
- Never dispose of a front seat outer belt assy with an inactivated pretensioner.
- The seat belt pretensioner produces a sizeable exploding sound when it activates, so perform the operation outdoors so that it will not be a nuisance to nearby residents.
- When activating a front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner), control operation at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the front seat outer belt.
- Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat belt with an activated pretensioner. Always wash your hands with water after completing activation.
- Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat outer belt with an activated pretensioner.
- When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST (SRS airbag deployment tool). Perform operation in a place away from electrical interference.
SST 09082-00700
- DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSY RH (WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)Β
HINT:
Check that the battery positive voltage is above 12 V.
- Check the functioning of SST.CAUTION: When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST.
SST 09082-00700,09082-00770
- Connect the SST red clip 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 to the seat belt pretensioner.
- 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 have a malfunction, so do not use the SST. - Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
- Check the functioning of SST.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.