Pretensioner Disposal
DISPOSALHINT: 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/LEXUS 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 "DISPOSAL".
CAUTION:
- Never dispose of 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, etc. to a front seat outer belt with activated pretensioner.
Disposing of front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner).
CAUTION:
- The front seat outer belt is very hot when the seat belt pretensioner is activated, so 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, etc. 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.