Tacoma Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.4L (2RZ-FE) (2000)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Procedures
Replacement Requirements
REPLACE REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the seat belt pretensioner.
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If the seat belt pretensioner has been activated.
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If the seat belt pretensioner has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
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If the front seat outer belt has been found to be faulty during checking item functioning of SST.
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If the front seat outer belt has been dropped.
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure, for removal and installation of the seat belt pretensioner.
Deployment and Disposal
DISPOSAL
HINT: When scrapping vehicles equipped with a supplemental restraint system 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 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 step 1-(d) in "DISPOSAL".
CAUTION:
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Never dispose of front seat outer belt which has an inactivated pretensioner.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat outer belt with activated 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 pretensioner.
1. SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER ACTIVATION WHEN SCRAPPING VEHICLE
HINT: Have a battery ready as the power source to activate the seat belt pretensioner.