TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
EQUIPMENT RECALL 22TH01
FRONT LH SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
2001-2007 MODEL YEAR HIGHLANDER
PARTS (IF NG)
| Part Number | Part Description | Quantity | Model | Color |
| 73220-48040-A0 | Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly LH | 1 | HIGHLANDER | IVORY |
| 73220-48110-A0 | Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly LH | 1 | HIGHLANDER | IVORY |
| 73220-48110-B0 | Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly LH | 1 | HIGHLANDER | GRAY |
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT (IF NG)
Standard hand tools
MATERIALS (IF NG)
Protective gloves
Protective tape
Marker pen
WORK PROCEDURE TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSPECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY – SECTION V
COMPONENTS (IF NG) – SECTION VI
REPLACE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (IF NG) – SECTION VII
DESTROY OR SCRAP FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER) · SECTION VIII
APPENDIX – SECTION IX
EQUIPMENT SAFETY RECALL 22TH01 – Defective Seatbelt Retractor Force Limiter
22E095 Seat Belt Assembly Malfunction – Toyota – Tokai Rika
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22E095-9972.pdf 775.175KB
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•• PROTECTED 関係者外秘
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
EQUIPMENT RECALL 22TH01 FRONT LH SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
2001-2007 MODEL YEAR HIGHLANDER •• PROTECTED 関係者外秘 I. OPERATION FLOW CHART
The flow chart is for reference only. DO NOT use it in place of the full technical instructions. Follow ALL steps as outlined in the full technical instructions to confirm the campaign is completed correctly. Verify Vehicle Eligibility
1. Confirm vehicle VIN matches the RO.
2. Check for Campaign eligibility using TIS. Not Covered No further action required. Covered Check the ID number (manufacturing number) or both ID number and model number shown on the seat belt label of the front seat outer belt assembly. NG Replace the front seat outer belt assembly if the ID number or both ID and model numbers is/are NG. OK Cut and Scrap Seat Belt (seat belt pretensioner). Campaign completed.
Return the Vehicle to the customer. II. IDENTIFICATION OF AFFECTED VEHICLES
1. CHECK VEHICLE FOR CAMPAIGN ELIGIBILITY
a) Compare the vehicles VIN to the VIN listed on the Repair Order to ensure they match.
b) Check the TIS Vehicle Inquiry System to confirm the VIN is involved in this Campaign, and that it has not already been completed.
HINT:
TMNA warranty will not reimburse dealers for repairs completed on vehicles that are not affected or were previously completed, even by another dealer. 2 •• PROTECTED 関係者外秘 III. PREPARATION
A. PARTS (IF NG) Part Number
73220-48040-A0
73220-48110-A0
73220-48110-B0 Part Description
Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly LH Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly LH Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly LH Quantity
1
1
1 Model HIGHLANDER HIGHLANDER HIGHLANDER Color IVORY IVORY GRAY Parts are only required if the inspection result is NG. Please refer to Electronic Parts Catalog to obtain the Part Number according to the VIN.
B. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT (IF NG)
• Standard hand tools • Torque wrench • Techstream
C. MATERIALS (IF NG)
• Protective gloves • Protective tape • Marker pen IV. WORK PROCEDURE TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSPECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY·········································SECTION V
COMPONENTS (IF NG) ············································································· SECTION VI
REPLACE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
(IF NG) ··································································································· SECTION VII
DESTROY OR SCRAP FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (SEAT BELT
PRETENSIONER) ··················································································· SECTION VIII
APPENDIX····························································································
··· SECTION IX 3 •• PROTECTED 関係者外秘 BACKGROUND
A component in the subject front seat belt assemblies may not have been manufactured properly and may cause the seat belt to not operate as designed. This can increase the risk of an injury in the event of certain types of crashes. Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly RH (Not affected by this recall) *2
*a ID Number (Manufacturing Number) *b
*c Label *d Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly LH (Affected by this recall)
Model Number
The label and vehicle shown are examples and will differ from the actual ones. V. INSPECT FRONT LH SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
2. RECORD SEAT POSITIONS
3. PROVIDE WORKSPACES
a) Move the driver’s seat to the foremost position. 4. CHECK ID NUMBER AND/OR MODEL NUMBER SHOWN ON SEAT BELT LABEL
a) Check the 6-digit numeric ID number (manufacturing number) or both ID number and model number
shown on the seat belt label of the front seat outer assembly.
OK/NG Criteria: See the next page.
NOTICE:
• For the ID number of the seat belt, read the 6-digit manufacturing number shown in the [ID NO.] field of the label to see if replacement is necessary, regardless of the vehicle model.
• The label design and the ID and model number locations vary depending on the vehicle model or the front seat outer belt assembly’s part number.
• For details about the labels, ID numbers and model numbers, refer to the separately provided ID number identification sheet.
HINT: The seat belt label can be found around the seat belt’s floor anchor. 4 •• PROTECTED 関係者外秘 *a 6-digit Numeric ID Number (Manufacturing Number)
*c Label *b Model Number
– – [Criteria]
HIGHLANDER: Judgment Part Number 73220-48040-A0 NG ID Number (Manufacturing Number) 374118
374119
374120
374256
374257
374496
374497
374684
374685
374794
374795
374901
374902
375253
375532
375883
376065
376237
378876
378961
379351
379367
379368
379370
379371
379372
379373
379376
379377
379380
379381 Proceed to Replace the Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly LH. Go to “VI. COMPONENTS (IF INSPECTION RESULT NG).” 5 •• PROTECTED 関係者外秘 HIGHLANDER (continued from the previous page):
ID Number Judgment NG OK Part Number 73220-48110-A0 73220-48110-B0 Other than above (Manufacturing Number) 378386
378484
378723
379446
379543
379670
379736
379864
380080
380128
380249
380297
380481
382246
375514
376231
376357
376441
376531
376696
376903
377378
378035
380412
380482
382955 Proceed to Replace the Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly LH. Go to “VI. COMPONENTS (IF INSPECTION RESULT NG).” Record inspection results.
Replace the Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly if ID number is illegible Label has been detached and lost the ID number is illegible.
Go to “VI. COMPONENTS (IF INSPECTION RESULT NG).”
Replace the Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly if the seat belt label has been detached and lost. Go to “VI. COMPONENTS (IF INSPECTION RESULT NG).” 6 •• PROTECTED 関係者外秘 VI. COMPONENTS (IF NG) *a The illustration shows an example of the LH side components. *b Refer to the repair manual for the tightening torque. 7 •• PROTECTED 関係者外秘 VII. REPLACE FRONT LH SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (IF INSPECTION RESULT NG)
1. CHECK FOR DTCS
a) Check current DTCs to obtain current vehicle condition.
b) REPLACE FRONT LH SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
Referring to the repair manual, replace the front seat outer belt assembly with the NEW one. TIS – Toyota
2002 Highlander Repair Manual (RM918U)
TIS – Toyota
2005 Highlander Repair Manual (RM1144U) TIS – Toyota
2007 Highlander Repair Manual (RM03J0U) NOTICE: Carefully read the cautions written in the repair manual and perform the written instructions correctly. 2. RESTORE VEHICLE
3. CONFIRM NO DTC SET DURING REPLACEMENT
◄ VERIFY REPAIR QUALITY ► − Check Torque of Seat Belt Bolts
− Check Seat belt loosens and retracts correctly.
− Ensure tension reducer connector is connected and pretensioner connector tab is locked.
− If you have any questions regarding this equipment recall, please contact your regional representative. VIII. DESTROY OR SCRAP FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER) A. PARTS DISPOSAL
a) The outer belt assembly removed from the vehicle will be destroyed and scrapped by the dealer (seat belt pretensioner). Cut seat belt strap and use appropriate hazardous material disposal of seat belt due to seat belt pretensioner. In accordance with Federal Regulations, please make sure all recalled parts (original parts) removed from the vehicle are disposed of in a way they will not be reused, unless requested for parts recovery return. 8 9
•• PROTECTED 関係者外秘 IX. APPENDIX
B. CAMPAIGN DESIGNATION DECODER
22
19 = 2019
20 = 2020
21 = 2021
22 = 2022
23 = 2023
Etc…
Year Campaign is Launched
22TH01
T
T = Toyota![]()
L = Lexus
Vehicle Make
H
A = Safety Recall Remedy
B = Safety Recall Interim
C = Special Service Campaign D = Limited Service Campaign E = Customer Support Program F = Emissions Recall
H = Equipment Recall
(May use other characters in unique cases)
Field Action Category and Phase
01
01 = 1st Field Action of the year 02 = 2nd Field Action of the year 03 = 3rd Field Action of the year
(The sequence is unique for each
Field Action category) (May use other characters in
unique cases)
Field Action Sequence
Examples:
19TA01 = Launched in 2019, Toyota
, Safety Recall Remedy Phase, 1st Safety Recall Launched in 2019 20TC02 = Launched in 2020, Special Service Campaign, 2nd Special Service Campaign Launched in 2020 21TE05 = Launched in 2021, Customer Support Program, 5th Customer Support Program Launched in 2021
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