LaCrosse V6-3.6L (2007)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Procedures
Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping
CAUTION: When you are carrying an undeployed seat belt pretensioner:
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Do not carry the seat belt pretensioner by the wires or connector on the pretensioner.
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Do not touch the seat belt pretensioner in the area of the cable (1).
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Do not cover the tube opening with your hand.
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Keep the open end of the tube pointed away from you. Do not point the open end of the tube at another person.
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When the pretensioner deploys the cable retracts. This shortens the pretensioner between the buckle and the mounting bolt. Grasp the
pretensioner by the piston tube (2).
Disregarding these precautions may result in personal injury or unnecessary SIR system repairs.
Scrapping Procedure
During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. The
following information covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. Deploy the pretensioner before disposal. Do
not dispose of a live (undeployed) pretensioner through normal disposal channels until the pretensioner has been deployed. The following information
covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live (undeployed) pretensioner.
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After replacement of a pretensioner under warranty. The pretensioner may need to be returned undeployed to the original manufacturer of
pretensioner.
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If the vehicle is the subject of a Product Liability report related to the SIR system and is subject to a Preliminary Investigation (GM-1241). Do not
alter the SIR system in any manner.
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If the vehicle is involved in a campaign affecting the pretensioners. Follow the instructions in the Campaign Service Bulletin for proper SIR
handling procedures.
Deployment Procedures
The pretensioner can be deployed inside or outside of the vehicle. The method used depends upon the final disposition of the vehicle. Review the
following procedures in order to determine which will work best in a given situation.
Deployment Inside the Vehicle
Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping for deploying the pretensioner inside vehicle under Vehicle Scrapping Procedure.
Deployment Outside Vehicle for Seat Belt Pretensioners
Deploy the seat belt pretensioners outside of the vehicle when the vehicle will be returned to service. Situations that require deployment outside of the
vehicle include the following:
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Using the SIR diagnostics, you determine that the seat belt pretensioner is malfunctioning.
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The pretensioner pigtail is damaged.
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The pretensioner connector is damaged.
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The pretensioner connector terminal is damaged.
