Seat Belt Tensioner: Testing and Inspection

Seat Belt Pretensioner Inspection Items

1. The Pretensioner Is Not Activated
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.
(b) Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the front seat outer belt removed from the vehicle.

- Check for cuts and cracks in, or marked discoloration of the center pillar lower garnish.





- Check for cuts and cracks in wire harnesses, and for chipping in connectors.





- Check for deformation of the center pillar.

CAUTION: For removal and installation of the front seat outer belt, see "Front Seat Outer Belt Removal And Installation, and be sure to follow the correct procedure.

2. The Pretensioner Is Activated
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.
(b) Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the front seat outer belt removed from vehicle.
- Check for deformation of the center pillar.
- Check for damage to the connector and wire harness.

Replacement Requirements
In the following cases, replace the front seat outer belt.

CAUTION: For replacement of the front seat outer belt, see "Front Seat Outer Belt Removal And Installation" and be sure to follow the correct procedure.

- If the seat belt pretensioner has been activated.
- If the seat belt pretensioner has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If the front seat outer belt has been found to be faulty during the check in items 1 -(b) or 2-(b).
- If the front seat outer belt has been dropped.