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Remote Deployment Of Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver & Passenger AIR Bags)

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This procedure is to be used when a vehicle with a live left or right pretensioner is to be scrapped.

WARNING: Personal injury and hearing damage is possible. Pretensioners being deployed may cause objects to be projected away from pretensioner. Also, loud noise occurs during deployment. To ensure physical and hearing safety, perform remote deployment outdoors and keep all personnel at least 20' (6.09 m) away from deployment area. Wear safety goggles and hearing protection during deployment procedure.
  1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM  under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
  2. Remove pretensioners. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. With pretensioners removed, cut pretensioner connector from wiring harness near pretensioner. Strip 1" of insulation from wire ends. Obtain 2 wires at least 20 feet long. Connect one end of each 20-foot wire to one end of each pretensioner wire.
    WARNING: Personal injury is possible. When placing a live pretensioner on a bench or other surface, always position pretensioner so that moveable parts do not contact surface. This will reduce motion of pretensioner if accidentally deployed.
  3. Place pretensioner on a flat surface in remote area (such as parking lot or field) in such a way that moving parts are not contacting surface. Remain at least 20 feet away from pretensioner. Deploy pretensioner by touching loose ends of both wires to 12-volt battery terminals.
  4. If successful, a loud noise will be heard. Allow at least 10 minutes for cooling before approaching pretensioner. Pretensioner is now inoperative. If pretensioner does not deploy, pretensioner is faulty. Contact vehicle manufacturer for further instructions on disposal procedures.
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