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Electric Tension Reducer System (Driver): Inspection

  1. INSPECT TENSION REDUCER SOLENOID OPERATION 
    1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1, and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
    2. Pull the belt upward and check that the belt is slowly retracted when released.
      Fig 1: Inspecting Tension Reducer Solenoid Operation (1 Of 2)
      G02837694Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Fig 2: Inspecting Tension Reducer Solenoid Operation (2 Of 2)
      G02837695Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Disconnect the lead from the battery.
    4. Pull the belt upward and check that the belt is retracted more quickly when released than in (b).

    HINT:

    Do not tilt the retractor.

    If the operation is not as specified, replace the front seat outer belt assembly.

    CAUTION: Must not charge the connector terminal of the pretensioner. The pretensioner may work resulting in an unexpected injury.
  2. Driver side: INSPECT BUCKLE SWITCH CONTINUITY 
    1. Check that continuity exists between terminals 1 and 3 on the switch side connector with the switch ON (belt fastened).
    2. Check that no continuity exists between terminals 1 and 2 on the switch side connector with the switch OFF (belt unfastened).
    3. Check that no continuity 1 and 2 (belt fastened).
    4. Check that continuity 1 and 2 (belt unfastened).
      Fig 3: Inspecting Buckle Switch Continuity
      G02837696Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    If the operation is not as specified, replace the switch.