Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2001)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Service Precautions
WARNING:
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THE BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY PRETENSIONER IS A PYROTECHNIC DEVICE. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG EQUIPPED VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING A BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
PRETENSIONER.
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THE BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY PRETENSIONER IS A PYROTECHNIC DEVICE. NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS
ON THE BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY PRETENSIONERS. DOING SO COULD RESULT IN BELT AND BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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.
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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.
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PLEASE REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE COMPONENT OR SYSTEM TO DETERMINE LOCATION OF THE FRONT AIR BAG
SENSORS.
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THE SIDE AIR BAG SENSORS ARE LOCATED AT OR NEAR THE BASE OF THE B-PILLAR.
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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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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, NOTES, AND
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM DEACTIVATION/REACTIVATION PROCEDURE.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REMOVAL PROCEDURE.
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THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TOOL IS FOR RESTRAINT SYSTEM SERVICE ONLY. REMOVE FROM THE
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 A SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR/PRETENSIONER ASSEMBLY. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF
INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
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CARRY A LIVE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR/PRETENSIONER ASSEMBLY SO AS TO KEEP FINGERS AND CLOTHING
AWAY FROM MOVEABLE PARTS. 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.
