Seat Belt PRETENSIONER: Inspection

PRETENSIONER IS NOT ACTIVATED
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See PRE-CHECK ).
2. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the front seat outer belt removed from the vehicle.
  - Check for cuts and cracks in, or marked discoloration of the center pillar lower garnish.
  - Check for cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chipping in connectors.
  - Check for deformation of the center pillar.
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Center Pillar Lower Garnish
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    Fig 2: Identifying Pretensioner Connector
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    Fig 3: Checking Center Pillar
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CAUTION: For removal and installation of the front seat outer belt, see REMOVAL and INSTALLATION .
Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
PRETENSIONER IS ACTIVATED
1. Perform a diagnostic system check (See PRE-CHECK ).
2. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the front seat outer belt removed from the vehicle.
  - Check for deformation of the center pillar.
  - Check for damage on the connector and wire harness.