B4000 SE Cab Plus 4 4WD V6-4.0L SOHC (2001)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair
Seat Belt Pretensioner Disposal Undeployed, Scrapped Vehicle
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER DISPOSAL UNDEPLOYED, SCRAPPED VEHICLE
Remote Deployment
WARNING:
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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
or 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 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.
1. Remove the safety belt pretensioner from the vehicle. For additional information.
2. Cut and strip the wires near the electrical connector
3. Obtain two wires (20 gauge minimum) at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) long and attach one end of each wire to stripped ends of the pretensioner
wires.
4. Place the pretensioner on a flat surface in an open outdoor area.
5. Remain at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) away from the safety belt pretensioner.
6. Deploy the safety belt pretensioner by touching the other ends of the two wires to the terminals of a 12-volt battery.
7. To allow for cooling, wait at least ten minutes before approaching the deployed safety belt pretensioner.
8. Dispose of the deployed safety belt pretensioner in the same manner as any other part to be scrapped.
