Seat Belt Pretensioner
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Nissan Altima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Remove seat belt pretensioner from vehicle. See SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Mount seat belt pretensioner in vise. See Fig 1 .
- Cut seat belt webbing away from seat belt pretensioner. Position fully charged 12-volt battery at least 16 feet (5 m) from deployment area. Connect Deployment Tool (J38381) to seat belt pretensioner connector. See Fig 2 . Connect Red deployment tool clip to positive battery terminal and Black deployment tool clip to negative battery terminal.
- Ensure deployment tool power light glows Green. If deployment tool power light glows Red, reverse battery connections and recheck light. Ensure no one is within 16 feet (5 m) of seat belt pretensioner. Press deployment tool button to deploy seat belt pretensioner.