Escape AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2004)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Technician Safety Information
WARNING:
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The belt and buckle assembly pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Always wear safety glasses when servicing an air bag-equipped vehicle
and when handling a belt and buckle assembly pretensioner. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
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The belt and buckle assembly pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Never probe the connectors on a pyrotechnic device. Doing so could
result in belt and buckle assembly pretensioner or air bag deployment and could result in personal injury.
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To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing
any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking
components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
Please refer to the appropriate component or system to determine location of the front air bag sensors.
The side air bag sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillar.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect
auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
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The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could
result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.
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Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module.
This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
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After deployment, the air bag surface can contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is
irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
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Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so can result in air bag deployment, which can result in personal injury.
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Vehicle sensor orientation is critical for proper system operation. If a vehicle equipped with an air bag supplemental restraint system
(SRS) is involved in a collision, inspect the sensor mounting bracket and wiring pigtail for deformation. Replace and properly position the
sensor or any other damaged supplemental restraint system (SRS) components whether or not the air bag is deployed.
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The safety belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag equipped vehicle and when
handling a safety belt buckle pretensioner or safety belt retractor pretensioner. Never probe a pretensioner electrical connector. Doing so
could result in pretensioner or air bag deployment and could result in personal injury.
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Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and trim cover or deployment door pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk
of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.
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Remote deployment is to be performed outdoors with all personnel at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) away to ensure personal safety. Due to the
loud report which occurs when the air bag is deployed, hearing protection is required.
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Do not place the driver or passenger air bag module with the trim cover or deployment door facing down, as the forces of the deploying
air bag could cause it to ricochet and cause personal injury.
