Front seat belt pre-tensioner manual deployment

FRONT SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER MANUAL DEPLOYMENT

If a vehicle is to be scrapped and contains undeployed front seat belt pre-tensioner(s), the pre-tensioner(s) 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.

Deployment tool SMD 4082/1 self test procedure

1. Insert blue and yellow connectors of tool lead into corresponding sockets on face of tool.
2. Connect crocodile clips of second tool lead to battery, red to positive and black to negative.
3. Red "READY" light should illuminate.
4. Press and hold both operating buttons.
5. Green "DEFECTIVE" light should illuminate.
6. Release both operating buttons.
7. Red "READY" light should illuminate.
8. Disconnect tool from battery.
9. Disconnect blue and yellow connectors from tool face sockets.
10. Self test now complete.

Deployment with pre-tensioner fitted to vehicle

These guidelines are written to aid authorised personnel to carry out the safe disposal of seat belt pre-tensioner(s) when fitted to the vehicle.

WARNING:

Only use the Rover approved deployment equipment. Deploy pre-tensioner(s) in a well ventilated designated area.

1. Carry out deployment tool self test.

2. Remove stud securing LH carpet finisher to side of radio console.
3. Remove carpet finisher.
4. Release harness connectors from bracket.
5. Disconnect SRS harness connectors from pre-tensioner harness connectors.