ION L4-2.4L (2007)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Removal and Replacement
Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front (Coupe)
Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front (Coupe)
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution.
Caution: In order to prevent accidental deployment and the risk of personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflatable restraint
seat belt pretensioner as normal shop waste. Undeployed seat belt pretensioners contain substances that could cause severe illness or
personal injury if their sealed containers are damaged during disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an
undeployed seat belt pretensioner. Failure to observe the following disposal methods may be a violation of federal, state, or local laws.
Caution: When carrying an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioner:
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Do not carry the seat belt pretensioner by the wires or connector.
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Carry the seat belt pretensioner by the piston tube, keeping hands and fingers away from the cable.
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Make sure the open end of the seat belt pretensioner piston tube points away from you and other people.
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Do not cover the seat belt pretensioner piston tube opening with your hand.
Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
1. Remove the headliner.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the retractor pretensioner.
3. Remove the retractor pretensioner bolt.
4. Remove the pretensioner.
5. Fully deploy the pretensioner before disposal. Refer to Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping.
Installation Procedure
