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Seat Belt Tension Reducer System

INSPECTION







1. INSPECT FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
a. Measure the resistance of the buckle switch.
If the result is not as specified, replace the inner belt assembly.

b. Check the front seat inner belt illumination







2. INSPECT FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSEMBLY RH
a. Measure the resistance of the buckle switch.
If the result is not as specified, replace the inner belt assembly.

b. Check the front seat inner belt illumination SYSTEM




3. INSPECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

NOTE: Do not apply battery voltage to the pretensioner connector.

a. Check tension reducer operation.
1. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1 of the connector A and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
2. Check that an operating noise is heard when the magnetized solenoid is attracting the plunger.
3. Pull out the seat belt and let it rewind. Listen to the operating sound.
4. Pull out the seat belt again, disconnect the battery's negative (-) lead and let it rewind. Listen to the operating sound again and check that the operating sound volume has increased.
If the result is not as specified, replace the outer belt assembly.




4. INSPECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH

NOTE: Do not apply battery voltage to the pretensioner connector.

a. Check tension reducer operation.
1. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 1 of the connector A and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
2. Check that an operating noise is heard when the magnetized solenoid is attracting the plunger.
3. Pull out the seat belt and let it rewind. Listen to the operating sound.
4. Pull out the seat belt again, disconnect the battery's negative (-) lead and let it rewind. Listen to the operating sound again and check that the operating sound volume has increased.
If the result is not as specified, replace the outer belt assembly.