Pre-tensioner - deployment

Pre-tensioner - deployment

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These guidelines are written to aid authorised personnel to carry out the safe disposal of pretensioners.

If a vehicle is to be scrapped and contains an undeployed pre-tensioner, the pre-tensioner must be manually deployed. This operation should only be carried out using the following recommended manual deployment procedure. Before deployment is started the deployment tool self test procedure should be carried out.

WARNING: Only use approved deployment equipment, and only deploy SRS components in a well ventilated designated area. Ensure SRS components are not damaged or ruptured before deployment. Notify the relevant authorities.

Deploy

1. Carry out deployment tool self test. RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, REPAIRS, Airbag deployment tool - self test.
2. Slide seat fully rearwards to access pretensioner harness connector.
3. Disconnect pre-tensioner harness connector. Ensure deployment tool SMD 4082/1 is not connected to battery.

4. Connect flylead SMD 4082/30 to pre-tensioner connector.
5. Connect flylead SMD 4082/30 to tool SMD 4082/1

WARNING: Ensure pre-tensioner is secured tightly to seat.

6. Connect tool SMD 4082/1 to battery.

WARNING: Ensure all personnel are standing at least 15 metres 50 (ft) away from vehicle.

7. Press both operating buttons to deploy pretensioner.
8. Wearing gloves, disconnect flylead SMD 4082/ 30 from pre-tensioner connector and remove pre-tensioner from seat. Place pre-tensioner in plastic bag and seal bag.