Seville STS V8-4.6L VIN 9 (1998)
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Inspect the J 38826 and the appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. Replace as needed.
5. Short the two 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: 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.
7. Remove the seat belt pretensioner from the vehicle. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (LHD) or Pass Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner
Replacement. See: Passsenger Replacement
8. Clear a space around a bench vice about 1.85 m (6 ft) in diameter for deployment of the seat belt pretensioner. Use a space free of activity. Make
sure you have sufficient ventilation.
9. Make sure no loose or flammable objects are in the area.
10. Clamp the pretensioner, near the attachment bolt hole, in the vice.
11. Extend the SIR deployment harness and adapter to full length from the seat belt pretensioner.
12. Place a 12 V minimum/2A minimum power source (i.e., vehicle battery) near the shorted end of the harness