Seat Belt Tensioner: Testing and Inspection

1. THE PRETENSIONER IS NOT ACTIVATED
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.
Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes

(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: When removing and installing the front seat outer belt, be sure to follow the correct procedure.

2. THE PRETENSIONER IS ACTIVATED
(a) Perform a diagnostic system check.
Displaying & Reading Trouble Codes

(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: When removing and installing the front seat outer belt, 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.