Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual — part 165

BO3EM–01

H13536

Safety
Lock
Button

H13537

Safety Lock

Release Lever

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BODY

SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER

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SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
When removing the seat belt pretensioner, always place it
on a flat, stable surface.
NOTICE:

If the seat belt pretensioner has been dropped or
damaged, replace it with a new one.

Never install a seat belt pretensioner which has been
used in another vehicle. When replacing a seat belt
pretensioner, always install a new one.

1.

REMOVE THESE PARTS:

(a)

Front door scuff inside plate

(b)

Roof side inner garnish

(c)

Rear seat side garnish

(d)

Power center pillar garnish

2.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT

(a)

Look the sensor by pushing in the safety lock button with
a screwdriver.

(b)

Turn the safety lock release lever as shown in the illustra-
tion.

(c)

Remove the 4 bolts and front seat outer belt.

H13538

BO3EN–01

H13539

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INSPECTION

1.

INSPECT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER ACTIVATION
Replace the seat belt if the seat belt cannot be drawn out
or does not retract.

2.

INSPECT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER MOUNT
Remove the seat belt pretensioner and check for de-
formation of the mount. If you find any deformation, repair
the mount.

BO3EP–01

H13540

LH

FRONT

RH

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BODY

SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER

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DISPOSAL

HINT:
When scrapping vehicles equipped with a pretensioner or dis-
posing of a front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner), al-
ways first activate the seat belt pretensioner in accordance with
the procedure described below. If any abnormality occurs with
the seat belt pretensioner operation, contact the SERVICE
DEPT. of the DISTRIBUTOR.
CAUTION:

Never dispose of a front seat outer belt (with seat belt
pretensioner) which has inactivated pretensioner.

Then seat belt pretensioner produces a sizeable ex-
ploding sound when it activates, so perform the op-
eration outdoors where it will not create a nuisance to
nearby residents.

Activate the seat belt pretensioner in a safe place out-
doors, on a flat concrete area.

After unlocking the sensor, take care not to jolt or
drop the seat belt pretensioner.

Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a acti-
vated seat belt pretensioner.

Always stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the seat
belt pretensioner when activating it.

Then activated seat belt pretensioner is very hot, so
wait 30 minutes for it cool down. Do not splash water
on it at all.

Put the seat belt pretensioner in a vinyl bag, seal the
bag and dispose of it.

Seat belt pretensioners should always be activated
before disposal.

1.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
(See page

BO–113

)

2.

PREPARATION FOR ACTIVATING SEAT BELT PRE-
TENSIONER

(a)

Cut the belt off near the seat belt retractor.

(b)

Check that which side of the seat of the seat belt preten-
sioner is the vehicle front side.

H13541

H13542

Safety Lock
Release Lever

H13543

H13547

400 mm
(15.75 in.)

5 m (16ft)

H13544

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(c)

As shown in the illustration, tie the seat belt pretensioner
so that the vehicle front side of the pretensioner is facing
downward and that the pretensioner is horizontal.

(d)

Unlock the sensor by operating in he safety lock release
lever as shown in the illustration.

(e)

Pile 2 tires and 1 tire with wheel around the seat belt pre-
tensioner. Pass the cord the through the wheel of the top
tire.

CAUTION:
So not apply any shock to the seat belt pretensioner.

3.

ACTIVE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER

(a)

Stand at least 5 m (16 ft) away from the seat belt preten-
sioner and pull the pretensioner 400 mm (15.75 in.) off the
ground.

CAUTION:

Before pulling the seat belt pretensioner up, check
that the area around the tires is safe.

Before activating the seat belt pretensioner, always
warm anyone near by in a loud voice.

(b)

Release the cord and drop the seat belt pretensioner.

CAUTION:
The activated seat pelt pretensioner is very hot, so wait 30
minutes for it to cool down. Do not splash water on it at all.
If the sensor lock is not fully released or if the seat belt pre-
tensioner is not suspended horizontally, the seat belt pre-
tensioner may not activate. If this occurs, avoid any shocks
to the pretensioner, lock the sensor and do the activation
precess again from the start.