Aerio L4-2.0L (2002)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Service Precautions
Handling and Storage
Live (Inactivated) Seat Belt Pretensioner
Special care is necessary when handling and storing a live (inactivated) seat belt pretensioners.
Also, when the seat belt pretensioners activate, gas is generated and the seat belt (1) is retracted into the retractor assembly (2) quickly.
Therefore, that if they activate accidentally, the seat belt pretensioners and other object(s) around them may be thrown through the air.
WARNING: Never attempt to measure the resistance of the seat belt pretensioners. It is very dangerous as the electric current from the tester
may activate pretensioner.
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Never attempt to disassemble the seat belt pretensioner (retractor assembly).
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If any abnormality is found, be sure to replace it with new one as an assembly.
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When an abnormality is noted as existing in the live (inactivated) seat belt pretensioner, be sure to activate it before discarding it.
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When grease, cleaning agent oil, water, etc., got on the seat belt pretensioners (retractor assembly), wipe it off immediately with a dry cloth.
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If seat belt pretensioner was dropped from a height of 30 cm (1 ft) or more, it should be replaced with a new one as an assembly.
WARNING:
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For handling and storage of a live seat belt pretensioner, select a place where the ambient temperature below 65 °C (150 °F), without high
humidity and away from electric noise.
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Never carry the seat belt pretensioner by the wire or connector of the pretensioner.
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When placing a live seat belt pretensioner on the workbench or some place like that, always face the exhaust hole (1) side up. Do not lay it
with its exhaust hole (1) provided side facing down. It is also prohibited to put something on its face with an exhaust hole (1) or to put a
seat belt pretensioner on top of another.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
Deployed Air Bag (Inflator) Module and Activated Seat Belt Pretensioner
WARNING:
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The air bag (inflator) module and seat belt pretensioner immediately after deployment/activation is very hot. Wait for at least 30 minutes