Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: When carrying an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioner:
• | Do not carry the seat belt pretensioner by the wires or connector. |
• | Carry the seat belt pretensioner by the piston tube, keeping hands and
fingers away from the cable. |
• | Make sure the open end of the seat belt pretensioner piston tube points
away from you and other people. |
• | Do not cover the seat belt pretensioner piston tube opening with your
hand. |
Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.
- Disconnect the pretensioner electrical connector from the side air bag connector.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the seat belt switch.
- Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to
Bucket Seat Replacement
.
- Remove the pretensioner trim cover by pulling out on the cover.
- Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to
Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping
.
- Remove the pretensioner fastener (2) and remove the pretensioner (1) from the seat.
Installation Procedure
- Install the pretensioner (1) to the seat. Notice that the pretensioner has a tab that fits into the seat in order to insure
that the pretensioner is in the proper position.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the fastener (2) while holding the pretensioner in place.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).
- Install the pretensioner trim cover by aligning the tabs. Snap the tabs into place.
- Install the seat into the vehicle. Refer to
Bucket Seat Replacement
.
- Carefully route the pretensioner pigtail harness and the seat belt wiring harness under the seat.
- Connect the pretensioner electrical connector to the side air bag connector.
- Connect the electrical connector to the seat belt switch.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling
.