FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Deploying While Installed In Vehicle

1. Fold backrest all the way forward, and then move front seat all the way forward.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect the ground cable from the battery, and wait for more than 20 seconds before starting work.
3. Remove center pillar lower trim.




4. Disconnect yellow connector from pretensioner.
5. Short terminal to alligator clip furnished as deployment tool.
Deployment tool: (Part No. 98299PA030)






CAUTION: The deployment tool should be kept shorted until lust before deployment of the pretensioner.

6. Connect deployment tool connector (1D) and pretensioner yellow connector.




7. Extend the deployment tool to the limit, and make sure that vehicle is empty. Close all windows, sunroof, and rear gate completely.
8. Move the battery at least 5 m (16 ft) from the vehicle, and secure the nearby area. Connect the deployment tool alligator clip to the battery minus terminal.




9. Connect the other terminal of deployment tool to the battery plus terminal. Then deploy the pretensioner.

CAUTION:
- Alter deployment, pretensioner is especially hot. Leave it unattended for 40 minutes.
- Do not let water get on the deployed pretensioner.

10. Remove outer belt (front). Seat Belt.>




11. Wrap the deployed pretensioner in an airtight vinyl bag, and then discard it.