Procedure

Read the warnings given in system fault strategy and service instructions on the previous page before starting the following procedure.

Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery ground (black) lead and wait at least 10 minutes for the pretensioner power supply to fully discharge before working on the pretensioner system.

Note: The vehicle battery must be disconnected within 12 seconds of switching off the ignition to avoid the alarm siren sounding.

2. Motor the right front seat to its rearmost position.
3. Remove the floor carpet and the ECU cover.
4. Disconnect the pretensioner control module connector (orange connector with black safety clip).
5. Remove 3 flange screws securing the module, noting the position of the earth strap.
6. Fit the new pretensioner control module with the connector facing to the rear and secure with 3 flange screws ensuring that the earth strap is secured with the outboard rear screw.
7. Connect the orange connector to the control module.
8. Refit and secure the ECU cover and the floor carpet.
9. Reconnect the battery ground (black) lead.

Note: The vehicle clock and the window control unit will need resetting after completion of this procedure.

10. Switch on the ignition and check that the airbag warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes after approximately six seconds indicating satisfactory completion of the pretensioner and airbag system self tests.

6.6.24.1 Pretensioner Assembly Renew

Read the warnings given in system fault strategy and service instructions on the previous page before starting the following procedure.

Procedure

1. Motor the drivers seat to its rearmost position. Disconnect the battery ground (black) lead and wait at least 10 minutes for the pretensioner power supply to fully discharge before working on the pretensioner system.

Note: Disconnect the battery within 12 seconds of switching off the ignition to avoid the alarm siren sounding.

2. Remove the pretensioner trim cover. Unbolt the drivers seat. Tip the seat rearwards and disconnect the seat and pretensioner squib connectors.
3. Release one bolt at the base of the seat belt stalk and remove the pretensioner assembly.
4. Ensure that the safety clip is fitted to the connector at the pretensioner squib. Fit the new assembly, locating the anti-rotation peg into the rear hole of the mounting bracket. Secure the assembly with one bolt. Torque the bolt to 35Nm.



35 Nm
35 kgm

5. Route the pretensioner lead between the seat and the frame. Reconnect the seat and pretensioner connectors. Ensure that the pretensioner connector safety clip is secured. Refit the drivers seat and loosely secure.
6. Reconnect the battery ground (black) lead.

Note: The vehicle clock and the window control unit will need resetting after completion of this procedure.

7. Switch on the ignition and check that the airbag warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes after approximately six seconds indicating satisfactory completion of the pretensioner and airbag system self tests.
8. Fit the front screws ensuring a 1.2mm gap between screws and slide. Power the seat forward. Torque the rear screws to 25 Nm. Power the seat backward. Torque the front screws to 25 Nm.