Vibe FWD L4-1.8L VIN L (2005)
9. Inspect the J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness and the appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. Replace as needed.
10. Short the 2 SIR deployment harness leads together using one banana plug seated into the other.
11. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter to the SIR deployment harness.
12. Extend the SIR deployment harness and adapter to full length from the deployment fixture.
13. Connect the pretensioner to the adapter on the deployment harness.
14. Clear the area of people.
IMPORTANT: The rapid gas expansion involved with deploying a pretensioner is very loud. Notify all the people in the immediate area that you
intend to deploy the seat belt pretensioner.
15. Separate the 2 banana plugs on the SIR deployment harness.
CAUTION: When you are deploying a pretensioner for disposal, perform the deployment procedures in the order listed. Failure to follow
the procedures in the order listed may result in personal injury.
16. Place a 12-volt minimum/2-amp minimum power source (i.e., vehicle battery) near the shorted end of the harness.
17. Connect the SIR deployment harness wires to the power source. Pretensioner deployment will occur when contact is made.
18. Disconnect the SIR deployment harness from the power source after the pretensioner deploys.
19. Seat one banana plug into the other in order to short the deployment harness leads.
20. If the pretensioner did not deploy, disconnect the adapter and discontinue the procedure. Contact the Technical Assistance Group. Otherwise,
proceed to the following steps.
21. Put on a pair of shop gloves.
22. Disconnect the pigtail adapter from the pretensioner as soon as possible.
23. Inspect the pigtail adapter and the SIR deployment harness. Replace as needed.
24. Dispose of the deployed pretensioner through normal refuse channels.
25. Wash hands with a mild soap.
