Seat Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

Disposal Of Pyrotechnic Belt Tensioners


WARNING:
- It is dangerous to scrap an un-ignited gas generator.
- The belt tensioner unit gas generator must be made unusable before scrapping. This is important because the gas generator is a pyrotechnic device that can cause injury if activated improperly (for instance when using a cutting torch).


Procedure for triggering front pyrotechnic belt tensioners:

Remove seat belt with belt tensioning unit
- Remove side trim.
- Remove B-pillar brace.
- Remove outer seat belt anchorage point.

Use J-44210 Deployment Fixture and refer to the Airbag & Pyrotechnic Deployment Device Instruction Booklet for proper deployment procedure.

- Always wash hands after handling belt tensioners which have been activated.
- Observe safety precautions for handling pyrotechnic belt tensioners.
- The procedure for triggering rear pyrotechnic belt tensioners is the same as for front belt tensioners.
- Belts can be disposed of with commercial refuse after removal.
- Observe regulations governing transportation of explosive substances.