2000 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA System

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
1. Shorted
1. Exhaust hole
1 1
NG
10B-84 AIR BAG SYSTEM
1) Turn ignition switch to ªLOCKº, remove key and put on safety
glasses.
2) Check that there is no open, short or damage in special tool (de-
ployment harness). If any faulty is found, do not use it and be
sure to use new deployment harness.
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3) Short the two deployment harness leads together by fully seat-
ing one banana plug into the other.
WARNING:
Deployment harness shall remain shorted and not be
connected to a power source until the pretensioner is to
be activated.
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4) Remove driver or passenger seat belt pretensioner(s) and seat
belt pretensioner harness(s) from vehicle, referring to SECTION
10A.
WARNING:

For handling and storage of a live seat belt pretension-
er, select a place where the ambient temperature below
65
C (150
F), without high humidity and away from
electric noise.

Never carry the seat belt pretensioner by the wires or
connector on the underside of the pretensioner.

When placing a live seat belt pretensioner on the work-
bench or some place like that, be sure not to lay with its
exhaust hole provided side facing down. it is also pro-
hibited to put something on its face with an exhaust
hole or to put a seat belt pretensioner on top of another.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
5) Temporarily place seat belt pretensioner on the workbench ac-
cording to above WARNING.

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
1. Seat belt pretensioner (retractor assembly)
2. Webbing
3. 185 cm (6 ft) of clearance
4. Exhaust hole
1. Stretch deployment harness to full length 10 m (33 ft).
2. Connect connectors.
3. Power source (12V vehicle battery)
4. Short the two deployment harness leads.
5. Seat belt pretensioner harness
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AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-85
6) Pull out the webbing fully as shown at the left and cut it at the
root of the pretensioner (retractor assembly) as shown in the
figure.
WARNING:
As the drum of the retractor assembly turns very quick-
ly as soon as the webbing is cut, fix the retractor assem-
bly with a vise on the workbench and keep your hands
and fingers away from it when cutting the webbing.
7) Clear a space on the ground about 185 cm (6 ft) in diameter
where the seat belt pretensioner is to be activated. A paved,
outdoor location where there is no activity is preferred. If an out-
door location is not available, a space on the shop floor where
there is no activity and sufficient ventilation is recommended.
Ensure no loose or flammable objects are within the activation
area.
8) Place the seat belt pretensioner as shown in the figure on the
ground in the space just cleared.
9) Stretch the deployment harness from the seat belt pretension-
er to its full length 10 m (33 ft).
10) Place a power source near the shorted end of the deployment
harness. Recommended application: 12 Volts minimum, 2
amps minimum. A vehicle battery is suggested.
11) Verify that the area around the seat belt pretensioner is clear
of all people and loose or flammable objects.
12) Verify that the seat belt pretensioner is placed as shown in the
figure on the ground in the space just cleared.
13) Connect the seat belt pretensioner harness to the deployment
harness connector and lock the connector with lock lever.
Special Tool
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GRAND
VITARA
1. Connect one banana plug to positive terminal of power
source (12V vehicle battery) and then the other to
negative terminal to immediately activate.
2. Short to two deployment harness leads.
10B-86 AIR BAG SYSTEM
14) Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend to acti-
vate the seat belt pretensioner.
NOTE:

When the pretensioner activates, the rapid gas expan-
sion will create a substantial report. Wear suitable ear
protection. Notify all people in the immediate area that
you intend to activate the seat belt pretensioner and suit-
able ear protection should be worn.

When the pretensioner activates, the seat belt preten-
sioner may jump about 30 cm (1 ft) vertically. This is a
normal reaction of the seat belt pretensioner to the force
of the rapid gas expansion inside the pretensioner.
WARNING:
Safety precautions must be observed when handling
an activated seat belt pretensioner.

After activation, the metal surfaces of the seat belt
pretensioner will be very hot. Do not touch the metal
areas of the seat belt pretensioner for about 30 min-
utes after activation.

Do not place the activated seat belt pretensioner
near any flammable objects.

Do not apply water, oil, etc. to the activated seat belt
pretensioner.

If the activated seat belt pretensioner must be
moved before it is cool, wear gloves and handle it by
using nonmetal material.
Failure to follow procedures may result in fire or per-
sonal injury.
15) Separate the two banana plugs on the deployment harness.
16) Connect the deployment harness to the power source (12V ve-
hicle battery) to immediately activate the pretensioner.
17) Disconnect the deployment harness from power source (12V
vehicle battery) and short the two deployment harness leads
together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.

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VITARA
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-87
1. Activated seat belt pretensioner
2. Gloves
3. Pretensioner harness
18) In the unlikely event that the seat belt pretensioner did not acti-
vate after following these procedures, proceed immediately
with Steps 23) through 26). If the the seat belt pretensioner did
activate, proceed with Steps 19) through 22).
19) Put on a pair of shop gloves to protect your hands from possible
irritation and heat when handling the activated seat belt preten-
sioner.
NOTE:
As a precaution, gloves and safety glasses are recom-
mended to prevent any possible irritation of the skin or
eyes.
20) Disconnect the deployment harness from the seat belt preten-
sioner as soon after activation as possible. This will prevent
damage to the deployment harness due to possible contact
with the hot seat belt pretensioner canister. The deployment
harness are designed to be reused. They should, however, be
inspected for damage after each activation and replaced if nec-
essary.
21) Dispose of the activated seat belt pretensioner through normal
refuse channels after it has cooled for at least 30 minutes and
tightly seal the seat belt pretensioner in a strong vinyl bag. (Re-
fer to ªActivated Seat Belt Pretensioners Disposalº in detail.)
22) Wash your hands with mild soap and water afterward.

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
1. Exhaust hole
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NG
10B-88 AIR BAG SYSTEM
NOTE:
The remaining steps are to be followed in the unlikely event
that the seat belt pretensioner did not activate after following
these procedures.
23) Ensure that the deployment harness has been disconnected
from the power source and that its two banana plugs have been
shorted together by fully seating one banana plug into the oth-
er.
24) Disconnect the deployment harness from the seat belt preten-
sioner.
WARNING:

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.

Never carry the seat belt pretensioner by the wires or con-
nector on the underside of the pretensioner.

When placing a live seat belt pretensioner on the work-
bench or some place like that, be sure not to lay it with its
exhaust hole provided side facing down. It is also prohib-
ited to put something on its face with an exhaust hole or
to put a seat belt pretensioner on top of another.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.
25) Temporarily store the seat belt pretensioner. At that time, be
sure NOT to face its exhaust hole provided side down. It must
face up. Refer to ªService Precautionsº in this section for detail.
26) Contact your local distributor for further assistance.

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GRAND
VITARA
1. Air bag harness
2. Seat belt pretensioner harness
For driver side
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-89
ACTIVATION INSIDE VEHICLE
Use this procedure when scrapping the entire vehicle including the seat belt pretensioners.
CAUTION:
When vehicle itself will be used again, activate pretensioner outside vehicle according to ªActivation
Outside Vehicleº, for activating it inside will cause the center pillar inner garnish and their vicinity to
be deformed.
Failure to observe this CAUTION may require unneeded vehicle inspection and repair.
WARNING:
Following precautions must be observed for this work. Failure to observe any of them may result in
personal injury.

To avoid an accidental activation, this work should be performed by no more than one person.

The procedure should be followed strictly as described here.

Be sure to read ªService Precautionsº for the seat belt pretensioner beforehand.

Never connect deployment harness to any power source before connecting deployment harness to
the seat belt pretensioner. Deployment harness shall remain shorted and not be connected to a power
source until the pretensioner is to be activated.

The seat belt pretensioner will immediately activate the pretensioner when a power source is con-
nected to it. Wear safety glasses throughout this entire activation and disposal procedure.

Wear suitable ear protection when activating pretensioner. Also, advise those who are in the area
close to activation site to wear suitable ear protection.

Do not activate driver and passenger seat belt pretensioners at the same time.
1) Turn ignition switch to ªLOCKº, remove key and put on safety
glasses.
2) Remove all loose objects from front seats and instrument panel.
3) Remove both side (driver and passenger side) front pillar lower
trims and disconnect seat belt pretensioner harnesses from air
bag harness.
4) Confirm that each seat belt pretensioner is securely mounted.

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
1. Shorted
Driver side for left hand steering vehicle
Driver side for right hand steering vehicle
1. Stretch deployment harness
to its full length 10 m (33 ft).
2. Drop cloth, blanket or similar item.
10B-90 AIR BAG SYSTEM
5) Check that there is no open/short or damage in special tool (de-
ployment harness). If any faulty condition is found, do not use
it and be sure to use new deployment harness.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75030
6) Short the two deployment harness leads together by fully seat-
ing one banana plug into the other.
WARNING:
Deployment wires shall remain shorted and not be con-
nected to a power source until the pretensioner is to be
activated.
Special Tool
(A): 09932-75030
7) Connect the deployment harness connector to the seat belt
pretensioner harness and lock the connector with lock lever.
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8) Route deployment harness out the vehicle.
9) Verify that the inside of the vehicle and the area surrounding
the vehicle are clear of all people and loose or flammable ob-
jects.
10) Stretch the deployment harness to its full length 10 m (33 ft).
11) Place a power source near the shorted end of the deployment
harness. Recommended application: 12 Volts minimum, 2
amps minimum. A vehicle battery is suggested.
12) Completely cover windshield area and front door window
openings with a drop cloth, blanket to similar item. This reduces
the possibility of injury due to possible fragmentation of the ve-
hicle's glass or interior.
13) Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend to acti-
vate the seat belt pretensioner.

YH4
GRAND
VITARA
1. Stretch it to full length 10m (33 ft).
2. Power source (12V vehicle battery)
3. Connect one banana plug to positive terminal of power
source (12V vehicle battery) and then the other to
negative terminal to immediately activate.
4. Short harness leads after activation.
5. Drop cloth, blanket or similar them.
AIR BAG SYSTEM 10B-91
NOTE:
When the pretensioner activates, the rapid gas expansion
will create a substantial report. Wear suitable ear protec-
tion. Notify all people in the immediate area that you intend
to activate the seat belt pretensioner and suitable ear
protection should be worn.
WARNING:
Safety precautions must be observed when handling an
activated seat belt pretensioner.

After activation, the metal surfaces of the seat belt
pretensioner will be very hot. Do not touch the metal
areas of the seat belt pretensioner for about 30 min-
utes after activation.

Do not apply water, oil, etc. to activated seat belt pre-
tensioner.

If the activated seat belt pretensioner must be moved
before it is cool, wear gloves and handle by using non-
metal material.
Failure to follow procedures may result in fire or per-
sonal injury.
14) Separate the two banana plugs on the deployment harness.
15) Connect the deployment harness to the power source (12 V ve-
hicle battery) to immediately activate the pretensioner.
16) Disconnect the deployment harness from the power source (12
V vehicle battery) and short the two deployment harness leads
together by fully seating one banana plug into the other.