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Special Tools

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    Fig 1: Proper Transportation of Seat Belt Pretensioner
    GM1225155Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the ignition key.
  3. Put on safety glasses.
  4. Remove the seat belt retractor pretensioner from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front .
  5. When carrying a seat belt retractor pretensioner to the deployment area, keep fingers clear of the seat belt webbing.
    6. Fig 2: Illustrating Proper Space For Deployment Of Pretensioner
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  6. Clear a space on the ground about 1.85 m (6 ft) in diameter (a) for deployment of the seat belt pretensioner. If possible, use a paved, outdoor location free of activity. Otherwise, use a space free of activity on the shop floor. Make sure you have sufficient ventilation.
  7. Make sure no loose or flammable objects are in the area.
  8. Place the J 39401-B  in the center of the cleared area. See Special Tools .
  9. Fill the fixture plastic reservoir with water or sand.
    10. Fig 3: Seat Belt Pretensioner And SIR Deployment Fixture
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  10. Mount the seat belt pretensioner (1) in the SIR deployment fixture (3) with the open end facing up using the following mounting method.
    • Adjust and secure the J 39401-B  arms (4) to the deployment fixture, with the short slotted portions of the arms standing vertically and facing toward the center of the deployment fixture. See Special Tools .
    • To mount, use the proper size bolt (2) and nut (5) with washers in order to secure the seat belt pretensioner (1) to the deployment fixture brackets.
    • Securely tighten all fasteners prior to deployment.
    11. Fig 4: Identifying SIR Deployment Harness & Adapter
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  11. Inspect the J 38826  and the appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. See Special Tools . Replace as needed.
  12. Short the 2 SIR deployment harness (1) leads together using 1 banana plug seated into the other.
    13. Fig 5: Identifying Seat Belt Pretensioner Connector, Adapter & Deployment Harness
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  13. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter (2) to the SIR deployment harness (1).
  14. Extend the SIR deployment harness and adapter to full length from the deployment fixture.
  15. Connect the seat belt pretensioner connector to the adapter on the deployment harness.
    16. NOTE: When deploying a seat belt retractor pretensioner, the rapid expansion of gas is very loud. Notify the people in the immediate area that a seat belt pretensioner will be deployed.
  16. Clear the area of people.
    17. Fig 6: Separating Banana Plugs
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  17. Separate the 2 banana plugs on the SIR deployment harness.
    18. Fig 7: Deploying Seat Belt Pretensioner
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    NOTE: When the seat belt retractor pretensioner deploys, the deployment fixture may jump about 30 cm (1 ft) vertically. This is a normal reaction of the seat belt pretensioner due to the force of the rapid expansion of gas inside the pretensioner.
  18. Place a 12 V minimum/2 A minimum power source, such as a vehicle battery, near the shorted end of the harness.
  19. Connect the SIR deployment harness wires to the power source. Seat belt pretensioner deployment will occur when contact is made.
  20. Disconnect the SIR deployment harness from the power source after the seat belt retractor pretensioner deploys.
    21. Fig 8: View Of Deployment Harness Leads
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  21. Seat one banana plug into the other in order to short the deployment harness leads.
  22. If the seat belt retractor pretensioner did not deploy, disconnect the adapter and discontinue the procedure. Contact the Technical Assistance Group. Otherwise, proceed to the following steps.
  23. Put on a pair of shop gloves.
  24. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the seat belt retractor pretensioner as soon as possible.
  25. Dispose of the deployed seat belt retractor pretensioner through normal refuse channels.
  26. Wash hands with a mild soap.
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