Seat Belt: Disposal

2004 Lexus GX 470SECTION 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".

CAUTION:
  • 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

Fig 1: Identifying SST
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  1. DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSY RH (WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)Β 

    HINT:

    Check that the battery positive voltage is above 12 V.

    Fig 2: Checking Battery Positive Voltage
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    1. Check the functioning of SST.
      CAUTION: When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST.

      SST 09082-00700,09082-00770

      Fig 3: Checking Functioning Of SST
      G03476375Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. 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.

        Fig 4: Connecting SST Red Clip To Battery Positive Terminal And Black Clip To The Battery Negative Terminal
        G03476376Courtesy of Β© TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      2. 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.
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