Deployment with seat belt pre-tensioner removed from vehicle.

Deployment with seat belt pre-tensioner removed from vehicle.

These guidelines are written to aid authorised personnel to carry out the safe disposal of seat belt pre-tensioners when removed from the vehicle.

WARNING:

Only use the Rover approved deployment equipment. Deploy pre-tensioners in a well ventilated designated area.

1. Carry out deployment tool self test.
2. Remove seat belt pre-tensioner from vehicle. See Repairs.

3. Remove reel from gas generator by cutting flexible link approximately 10 mm from end of gas generator tube.

4. Position gas generator tube vertically in vice with fly lead at bottom, and tube bracket positioned on vice slide to prevent tube being forced out of vice. Tighten vice to hold tube rigid and secure. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

WARNING: Ensure tool SMD 4082/1 is not connected to battery.

5. Connect flylead SMD 4082/5 to pre-tensioner harness connector.
6. Connect flylead SMD 4082/5 to tool SMD 4082/1.

WARNING: Do not lean over gas generator tube whilst connecting.

7. Connect tool SMD 4082/1 to battery.

WARNING: Ensure all personnel are standing at least 15 metres away from gas generator tube.