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Disposal of Pretensioner: Procedure

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
  • Before discarding a pretensioner, always perform an activation process to prevent any false activation.
  • Wear protective gloves, safety goggles and earplugs during this operation. Wash your hands afterwards.
  • Do not touch the pretensioner just after activation because it is very hot. Before handling it for disposal, wait for 40 minutes.
  • Perform a pretensioner operation process in a safe, level place. Do not perform the process outdoors when there is a strong rain or wind.
  • Perform seat belt operation process at each location one after another. Do not perform operation process simultaneously on front pretensioner and adaptive force limiter.
  • Do not drop or damage the pretensioner.
  • A large explosive noise will occur when the pretensioner is deployed. Warn persons in the area, and do not allow anyone to approach a radius of 5 m (16 ft) from the activation site.
  • After activating the pretensioner, smoke may arise. Therefore, always perform an operation process in a well-ventilated place without any smoke sensor.
  • Do not expose the activated pretensioner to water.
  • Wrap the activated pretensioner in a sealed vinyl bag when discarding.
  • If it is impossible to perform a pretensioner activation process due to some situational reasons, consult SUBARU dealership or one of the authorized workshops.
  1. Tilt the front seat backrest assembly forward, and move the front seat all the way forward.
  2. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  3. Disconnect connector of the pretensioner. Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>AIRBAG CONNECTOR>PROCEDURE>KNEE AIRBAG MODULE, CURTAIN AIRBAG MODULE, DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE, FRONT SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER & ADAPTIVE FORCE LIMITER (PASSENGER'S SIDE) .
    G16526785Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Activate each pretensioner.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST1: AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT TOOL (98299PA030)

    ST2: TEST HARNESS ADAPTER D (98299SA010)

    Front pretensioner

    Adaptive force limiter

    1. Short the ST1 alligator clip to the terminal.
      CAUTION: Short ST1 terminals until just before the pretensioner operation process.
    2. Connect the ST1 (A) with ST2 (B).
      G10270503Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    3. Connect the connector of ST2 to the pretensioner or adaptive force limiter.
    4. Make sure there is no one inside the vehicle.
    5. Extend the wiring of ST1 to the limit, and close all the windows completely.
      G10270499Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    6. Move the battery 5 m (16 ft) or more from the vehicle, and affix nearby.
    7. Connect the ST1 alligator clip to the battery negative (-) terminal.
    8. Connect the other cable of ST1 to the battery positive (+) terminal, and activate the pretensioner.
    CAUTION:
    • After activation, the pretensioner will be extremely hot. Let it cool down for at least 40 minutes in an area with no one around.
    • Do not expose the activated pretensioner to water.
    G10270500Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  5. Remove the seat belt outer. Ref. to SEAT BELT SYSTEM>FRONT SEAT BELT>REMOVAL>BELT ASSEMBLY FRONT OUT .
  6. Cut the seat belt at a position as close as possible to the seat belt retractor.
    G11245914Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Place the activated pretensioner in a sealed vinyl bag, then discard.
G11245916Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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