Toyota Tundra. Manual — part 2531

Fig. 33: Identifying Cover Claws
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4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

5. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP

6. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (See INSTALLATION )

7. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE (See INSTALLATION )

8. INSTALL FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY

a. for Manual Seat:

Install the front seat (see INSTALLATION ).

b. for Power Seat:

Install the front seat (see INSTALLATION ).

9. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

DISPOSAL

HINT:

When scrapping vehicles equipped with a seat belt pretensioner or disposing of a front seat outer belt (with seat
belt pretensioner), always first activate the seat belt pretensioner in accordance with the procedures described
below. If any abnormality occurs during activation of the seat belt pretensioner, contact the SERVICE
DEPARTMENT of TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

NOTE:

Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see
INITIALIZATION ).

CAUTION:



Never dispose of a front seat outer belt that has a non-activated
pretensioner.



The seat belt pretensioner produces a loud, exploding sound when it
activates. Perform the operation where it will not be a nuisance to
nearby people.



When activating a front seat outer belt (with seat belt pretensioner),
stand at least 10 m (32.8 ft.) away from the front seat outer belt.



Use gloves and safety glasses when handling a front seat outer belt
with an activated pretensioner.



Always wash your hands with water after completing the disposal.



Do not apply water to a front seat outer belt that has an activated
pretensioner.



Perform procedures in a place away from electrical interference.

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1. DISPOSE OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (WHEN INSTALLED IN VEHICLE)

HINT:

Prepare a battery to activate the seat belt pretensioner.

Fig. 35: Checking Function Of SST
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a. Check if SST is functioning properly.

SST 09082-00700

1. Connect SST's red clip to the battery's positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the battery's

negative (-) terminal.



When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the specified
SST (SRS airbag deployment tool).

Fig. 34: Checking Function Of SST
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CAUTION: When activating the seat belt pretensioner, always use the

specified SST.

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Fig. 36: Checking SST Function
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HINT:

Do not connect the yellow connector. The yellow connector is used to connect to the seat belt
pretensioner.

2. Press SST activation switch and check that the LED of SST activation switch illuminates.

Fig. 37: Identifying SST Activation Switch
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b. Disconnect SST from the battery.

c. Disconnect the pretensioner connector.

1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. Remove the front door scuff plate (see REMOVAL ).

3. Remove the rear door scuff plate (see REMOVAL ).

4. Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip (see REMOVAL ).

5. Remove the rear door opening trim weatherstrip (see REMOVAL ).

6. Remove the lower center pillar garnish (see REMOVAL ).

CAUTION: If the LED illuminates when the activation switch is not

being pressed, SST may be malfunctioning. Replace SST
with a new one.

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7. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.

Fig. 38: Identifying Pretensioner Connector
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d. Prepare SST for activation of the seat belt pretensioner.

1. Install the floor anchor of the seat belt.

2. Connect SST (A) to SST (B). Then connect SST (B)'s connector to the seat belt pretensioner.

SST 09082-00700,09082-00770

Fig. 39: Connecting SST To SST And Seat Belt Pretensioner
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3. Move SST at least 10 m (32.8 ft.) away from the front of the vehicle.

NOTE:

To avoid damaging SST connector and wire harness, do not
lock the secondary lock of the twin lock.

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