DeVille DHS V8-4.6L VIN Y (2000)
Air Bag: Service and Repair
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 does not function properly.
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The seat belt pretensioner pigtail (if equipped) is damaged.
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The seat belt pretensioner connector is damaged.
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A seat belt pretensioner connector terminal is damaged.
Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning seat belt pretensioner is subject to any required retention period.
CAUTION: 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.
TOOLS REQUIRED
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J 39401-B SIR Deployment Fixture
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J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness
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An appropriate pigtail adapter
CAUTION: 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.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Inspect the J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness and the appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. Replace as needed.
5. Short the 2 SIR deployment harness (1) leads together using one banana plug seated into the other.
6. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter (2) to the SIR deployment harness (1).
CAUTION: Refer to Caution - Pretensioner handling in Service Precautions.
7. Remove the seat belt pretensioner from the vehicle.
