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Mondeo 1997 (08.1996-09.2000)

Supplemental Restraint System - Safety Belt Pretensioner Disposal Mondeo 1997 (08/1996-09/2000)
General Procedures

Special Tool(s)

Test and Deployment Lead, Air Bag/Pyrotechnic Safety Belt

418-S055 (40-007A)
General Equipment
12v Battery

Deploy

WARNING:
WARNING:To avoid accidental deployment, the air bag control module backup power supply must be depleted. Wait at least one minute after disconnecting the battery ground cable(s) before commencing any repair or adjustment to the supplemental restraint system (SRS), or any component(s) adjacent to the SRS sensors. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:Before deploying the air bag module or safety belt pretensioner, make sure that all personnel in the vicinity are aware that a loud noise (bang) is about to occur. Do not let anybody approach closer than six meters. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
WARNING:
WARNING:The air bag module or the safety belt pretensioner should not be handled immediately following deployment as the air bag module or safety belt pretensioner will be very hot. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section  414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Certain vehicles require the removal of the front seat to access the safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
    Remove the front seat (if necessary). For additional information, refer to Section  501-10 Seating.
  1. Detach the safety belt pretensioner electrical connector from the front seat.
  1. Install the front seat (if necessary). For additional information, refer to Section  501-10 Seating.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Make sure the seat mounting bolts are installed.
    Connect the deployment lead to the safety belt pretensioner electrical connector.
    For additional information, refer to Specifications in this section.

  1. Connect the deployment lead to the adapter lead.

  1. Move as far away as possible from the vehicle and connect the deployment lead to the battery.

  1. Depress both switches to deploy the safety belt pretensioner.
  1. Remove the safety belt buckle and pretensioner. For additional information, refer to Section  501-20A Safety Belt System / 501-20B Supplemental Restraint System.
  1. Deployed air bag module(s) and safety belt pretensioners should be sealed in suitable bags and then disposed of in accordance with local contaminated waste regulations.
  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Under no circumstances is an unserviceable air bag module or safety belt buckle pretensioner to be returned through the local mailing system. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:All unserviceable air bag modules have been placed on the Mandatory Return List. All discolored or damaged air bag modules should be treated the same as any unserviceable live air bag module being returned.
    If an air bag module or safety belt buckle pretensioner fails to deploy, seal the unserviceable air bag module or safety belt buckle pretensioner in suitable packaging and return to the Exchange Plan Center, as appointed through the local National Sales Company.

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