Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 N
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Seat Belt
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000000U9M01ZX
Title: SEAT BELT: FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY: DISPOSAL (2008 Sequoia)

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 during activation of the seat belt pretensioner, contact the SERVICE DEPARTMENT of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

CAUTION:



  • Never dispose of a front seat outer belt that has a non-activated pretensioner.
  • The seat belt pretensioner produces a loud, exploding sound when it activates. Perform the operation where it will not be a nuisance to nearby people.
  • When activating a front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner), stand at least 10 m (32.8 ft.) away from the front seat outer belt.
  • Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat outer belt with an activated pretensioner.
  • Always wash your hands with water after completing the disposal.
  • Do not apply water to a front seat outer belt that has an activated pretensioner.
  • Perform procedures in a place away from electrical interference.
  • When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST (SRS airbag deployment tool).

1. DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

HINT:

Prepare a battery to activate the seat belt pretensioner.

(a) Check if SST is functioning properly.

SST: 09082-00700

CAUTION:

When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified SST.

(1) Connect SST's red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.

HINT:

Do not connect the yellow connector. The yellow connector is used to connect to the seat belt pretensioner.

(2) Press SST activation switch and check that the LED in SST activation switch illuminates.

CAUTION:

If the LED illuminates when the activation switch is not being pressed, SST may be malfunctioning. Replace SST with a new one.

(b) Disconnect SST from the battery.

(c) Disconnect the pretensioner connector.

(1) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

(2) Remove the front door scuff plate SEAT BELT: FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+ .

(3) Remove the rear door scuff plate SEAT BELT: FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+ .

(4) Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+ .

(5) Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+ .

(6) Remove the lower center pillar garnish INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: ROOF HEADLINING: REMOVAL (2008 Sequoia)+ .

(7) Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.

(d) Prepare SST for activation of the seat belt pretensioner.

(1) Install the floor anchor of the seat belt.

(2) Connect SST (A) to SST (B). Then connect SST (B)'s connector to the seat belt pretensioner.

SST: 09082-00700

SST: 09082-00770

NOTICE:

To avoid damaging SST connector and wire harness, do not lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.

(3) Move SST at least 10 m (32.8 ft.) away from the front of the vehicle.

(4) Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.

HINT:

Leave a gap in one of the windows for inserting SST wire harness.

NOTICE:

Take care not to damage SST wire harness.

(5) Connect SST's red clip to the battery positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the negative (-) terminal.

(e) Activate the seat belt pretensioner.

(1) Confirm that no one is inside the vehicle or within 10 m (32.8 ft.) of the vehicle.

(2) Press SST activation switch to activate the seat belt pretensioner.

HINT:

The seat belt pretensioner operates at the same time SST activation switch's LED illuminates.

(f) Dispose of the front seat outer belt (with the seat belt pretensioner).

CAUTION:

  • Do not touch the front seat outer belt for at least 30 minutes after the seat belt pretensioner has been activated. It will be very hot.
  • Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat outer belt whose pretensioner has been activated.
  • Always wash your hands with water after completing the disposal.
  • Do not apply water to a front seat outer belt that has an activated pretensioner.

HINT:

When scrapping a vehicle, activate the seat belt pretensioner, and then scrap the vehicle with the activated front seat outer belt installed.