Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.
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.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Remove the seat.
- Remove the pretensioner trim cover.
- Remove the pretensioner nut (3) and remove the pretensioner (2) from the seat.
- 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.
Important: Note the wiring and connector routing during the removal, in order to route the wiring properly during assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Align the locating tab to the slot and install the pretensioner (2) to the seat.
- Install the nut (3) while holding the pretensioner in place.
- Install the pretensioner trim cover.
- Install the seat.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Important: The pretensioner has a locating tab that ensures the pretensioner is in the proper position.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).
