Corolla S Sedan L4-1794cc 18L DOHC MFI (2001) - Seat Belt Tensioner Service & Repair
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1. Buckle the front seat belt and check that there is no looseness and slack in the front seat inner belt and front seat outer belt.
2. Connect the 2 SST to each other, then connect them to the seat belt pretensioner.
SST 09082-00700, 09082-00740
NOTE: To avoid damaging the SST connector and wire harness, do not lock secondary lock of the twin lock.
3. Move the SST to at least 10 m (33 ft) from the front of the vehicle.
4. Close all the doors and windows of the vehicle.
NOTE: Take care not to damage the SST wire harness.
5. Connect the SST red clip to the battery positive (-) terminal and the black clip to the negative (+) terminal.
d. Activate seat belt pretensioner.
1. Confirm that no one is inside the vehicle or within 10 m (33 ft) area around the vehicle.
2. Press the SST activation switch and activate the seat belt pretensioner.
HINT: The seat belt pretensioner operates simultaneously as the LED of the SST activation switch lights up.
e. Dispose of the front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner).
CAUTION:
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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.
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Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat outer belt with activated seat belt pretensioner.
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Always wash your hands with water after completing the operation.
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Do not apply water, etc. to a front seat outer belt with activated seat belt pretensioner.
HINT: When scrapping a vehicle, activate the seat belt pretensioner and scrap the vehicle with activated front seat outer belt still installed.