Removal Procedure
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- Do not carry the seat belt pretensioner by the wires or connector.
- Carry the seat belt pretensioner by the piston tube, keeping hands and fingers away from the cable.
- Make sure the open end of the seat belt pretensioner piston tube points away from you and other people.
- Do not cover the seat belt pretensioner piston tube opening with your hand.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 6 .
- Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (With YE9 Early Production)Trim Panel Replacement - Side Front Door (With YE9 Late Production) in Doors.
- Loosen the 2 inflatable restraint side impact sensor fasteners (2).
- Remove the inflatable restraint side impact sensor (1) from the door (4).
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (3), and disconnect the inflatable restraint side impact sensor yellow 2-way harness connector (5).
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution
in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION:
When carrying an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioner:
Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.
Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.