During the course of a vehicle's useful life, certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. The following information covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. Deploy the pretensioner before disposal. Do not dispose of a live (undeployed) pretensioner through normal disposal channels until the pretensioner has been deployed. The following information covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live (undeployed) pretensioner.
Deployment Procedures
The pretensioner can be deployed inside or outside of the vehicle. The method used depends upon the final disposition of the vehicle.
Review the following procedures in order to determine which will work best in a given situation.
Deployment Inside the Vehicle
Refer to Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping for deploying the pretensioner inside vehicle under vehicle scrapping procedure.
Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping
Deployment Outside Vehicle for Seat Belt PretensionersInstallation Procedure
Cut the quarter outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning
joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion ...
Front Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Front Bumper Fascia Guide Rivet (Qty: 2)
Headlamp Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (23 lb in)
Front Bumper Fascia Guide
Front Bumper ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery N ...