Pre-Tensioner, Front, Deployment W/Tool LRT-86-003 (In-Vehicle)

These guidelines are written to aid authorized personnel to carry out the safe deployment and disposal of seatbelt pre-tensioners when they are still fitted in the vehicle.

If a vehicle is to be scrapped and contains an undeployed pre-tensioner, the pre-tensioner must be manually deployed. This operation should only be carried out using the following recommended manual deployment procedure. Before the deployment procedure commences, check the condition of the deployment tool and associated flyleads are suitable to proceed.


WARNING:
- Only use approved deployment equipment, and only deploy SRS components in a well ventilated designated area. Ensure SRS components are not damaged or ruptured before deployment. Notify the relevant authorities.
- Always remove the ignition key from the ignition switch, disconnect the vehicle battery and wait 10 minutes before commencing work on the SRS system.
- Only personnel who have undergone the appropriate training should undertake deployment of airbag and seat belt pre-tensioner modules.
- When removing, testing or installing a seatbelt pre-tensioner, do not lean directly over it or block the end of the piston tube.


Deploy
1. Check condition of deployment tool LRT-86-003 and associated flyleads.
2. Slide seat fully rearwards to access pretensioner harness connector.







3. Disconnect pre-tensioner harness connector.


WARNING: Ensure the deployment tool is not connected to the battery.


4. Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86-003-04 to pre-tensioner connector.
5. Connect deployment tool flylead LRT-86-003-04 to deployment tool LRT-86-003.


WARNING:
- Ensure the SRS component to be deployed is securely fastened to its mounting.
- Ensure all personnel are at least 15 meters (50 ft) away from the vehicle.


6. Connect deployment tool LRT-86-003 to battery.







7. Press deployment tool operating button to deploy airbag module.


WARNING: A deployed airbag or seatbelt pre-tensioner is very hot, DO NOT return to a deployed airbag module until at least 30 minutes have elapsed since deployment.


8. Disconnect flylead LRT-86-003-04 from pretensioner connector and remove pre-tensioner from seat.


WARNING: Contact with chemicals from deployed and damaged SRS components could present a health hazard, wear protective clothing when handling. DO NOT eat, drink or smoke when handling SRS components.


9. Place pre-tensioner in plastic bag and seal bag.
10. Transport deployed pre-tensioner to designated area for incineration.


NOTE: Do not transport deployed SRS components in the vehicle passenger compartment.


11. Scrap all remaining parts of the seat belt and SRS system. DO NOT re-use or salvage any parts of the seat belt and SRS system.