Regal L4-2.0L Turbo (2011)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Procedures
Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping
Scrapping Procedure
During the course of a vehicles 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 Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping (See: Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Procedures) 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 (if equipped) is damaged.
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The pretensioner connector is damaged.
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The pretensioner connector terminal is damaged.
Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning seat belt pretensioner is subject to any required retention period.
Warning
In order to prevent accidental deployment of the pretensioner which could cause personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed pretensioner as normal
shop waste. The undeployed pretensioner contains substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if the sealed container is damaged during
disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed pretensioner. Failure to dispose of a pretensioner as instructed
may be a violation of federal, state, or local laws.
Warning
When you are deploying a pretensioner for disposal, perform the deployment procedures in the order listed. Failure to follow the procedures in the order
listed may result in personal injury.
Special Tools
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J 39401-B SIR Deployment Fixture
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J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness
