Vibe FWD L4-1.8L VIN 8 (2004)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair
Deployment Procedures
DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES
The pretensioner can be deployed inside or outside of the vehicle. The method used depends upon the final disposition of the vehicle. Review the
following procedures in order to determine which will work best in a given situation:
DEPLOYMENT INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping Deployment Inside Vehicle (Vehicle Scrapping Procedure) for deploying the pretensioners inside
the vehicle.
DEPLOYMENT OF THE SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS
Deploy the seat belt pretensioners outside of the vehicle when the vehicle will be returned to service. Situations that require deployment outside of the
vehicle include the following:
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using the SIR diagnostics, you determine that the seat belt pretensioner does not function properly.
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The seat belt pretensioner is scratched or damaged.
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The seat belt pretensioner pigtail, if equipped, is damaged.
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The seat belt pretensioner connector is damaged.
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A seat belt pretensioner connector terminal is damaged.
Deployment and disposal of a malfunctioning seat belt pretensioner is subject to any required retention period.
CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental deployment of the pretensioner which could cause personal injury, do not dispose of an
undeployed pretensioner as normal shop waste. The undeployed pretensioner contains substances that could cause severe illness or personal
injury if the sealed container is damaged during disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed
pretensioner. Failure to dispose of a pretensioner as instructed may be a violation of federal, state, or local laws.
TOOLS REQUIRED
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J 38826 SIR Deployment Harness
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An appropriate pigtail adapter
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.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
2. Remove the ignition key.
3. Put on safety glasses.
4. Inspect the J 38826 and the appropriate pigtail adapter for damage. Replace as needed.
5. Short the 2 SIR deployment harness (1) leads together using 1 banana plug seated into the other.
6. Connect the appropriate pigtail adapter (2) to the SIR deployment harness (1).
