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1. Exhaust hole
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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
65C (150F), 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.