F 450 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN D (2004)
2. Check the restraint system for correct operation.
Sfty Belt Retractor & Pretensioner, W/O Seat Int. Restraints
SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR AND PRETENSIONER - WITHOUT SEAT INTEGRATED RESTRAINTS (SIR)
Special Tool(s)
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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The safety belt buckle pretensioner and safety belt retractor pretensioner are pyrotechnic devices. Always wear safety glasses when
repairing an air bag equipped vehicle and when handling a safety belt buckle pretensioner or safety belt retractor pretensioner.
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The safety belt buckle pretensioner and safety belt retractor pretensioner are pyrotechnic devices. Never probe an electrical connector
pretensioner. Doing so could result in pretensioner or air bag deployment and could result in personal injury.
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After deployment, the air bag surface could 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 could result in air bag deployment which could result in personal injury.
NOTE: The driver side is shown, the passenger side is similar.
All vehicles
1. Prepare the vehicle for safety belt retractor and pretensioner removal.
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WARNING: 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).
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute.
