Deploying Seat Belt Pretensioners
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Fully extend seat belt webbing and cut it as close to retractor as possible. Clear space on ground 6 feet (1.8 m) in diameter (paved outdoor location is recommended). Ensure no loose or flammable objects are within deployment area. Secure seat belt pretensioner to a scrap wheel and tire assembly using mechanics wire in center of deployment area.
- Extend seat belt from seat belt pretensioner. Tie seat belt in a knot as close to seat belt pretensioner as possible. Cut off excess belt using scissors. Short Deployment Harness (09932-75030) leads together by fully seating one banana plug into the other. Connect deployment harness connector to seat belt pretensioner connector, using Deployment Harness Adapter (09932-78332). Lock connector with lock lever. Stretch harness to its full length of 33 feet (10 m).NOTE: Seat belt pretensioner will deploy immediately when power source is connected. Deployment wires must remain shorted and not be connected to power source until pretensioner is to be deployed. Connecting deployment wires to power source should always be the final step in deployment procedure.
- Separate banana plugs on deployment harness. Connect harness to a 12-volt battery to deploy seat belt pretensioner. DO NOT touch pretensioner for 30 minutes due to heat generated during deployment. Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling a deployed seat belt pretensioner. Wash hands with soap and water.