Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner

SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: When carrying an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioner:
- Do not carry the seat belt pretensioner by the wires or connector.
- Carry the seat belt pretensioner by the piston tube, keeping hands and fingers away from the cable.
- Make sure the open end of the seat belt pretensioner piston tube points away from you and other people.
- Do not cover the seat belt pretensioner piston tube opening with your hand.

Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9.
2. Disconnect the pretensioner 4-way electrical connector from the 2-way side air bag connector.

IMPORTANT: Note the wiring and connector routing during the removal, in order to route the wiring properly during assembly.

3. Disconnect the 2-way seat belt switch electrical connector.
4. Remove the seat.
5. Remove the pretensioner trim cover (5) by pulling up on the front of the cover and then pulling forward.
6. Remove the pretensioner nut (3) and remove the pretensioner (2) from the seat (1).
7. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Align the locating tab to the slot and install the pretensioner (2) to the seat (1).

IMPORTANT: The pretensioner has a locating tab that ensures the pretensioner is in the proper position.

2. Install the nut (3) while holding the pretensioner in place.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the nut to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

3. Install the pretensioner trim cover by engaging the rear of the trim cover to the pretensioner, then push down on the front.
4. Install the seat.
5. Route the pretensioner harness (4) and the seat belt wiring to the seat.
6. Connect the pretensioner 4-way electrical connector to the 2-way side air bag connector.
7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 7 or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9.