INTRODUCTION - Handling Precautions on Related Components IN-8 SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER Before doing any operation which will apply a strong shock to the vehicle, or before removing the seat belt pretension- er, be sure to apply the sensor shock. Never disassemble the seat belt pretensioner. Do not subject the seat belt pretensioner to shocks or bring magnets close to it. Do not expose the seat belt pretensioner to hight temperature or fire. Do not drop the seat belt pretensioner. Never use a seat belt pretensioner which has been dropped. Never install the seat belt pretensioner in another vehicle. Store removed seat belt pretensioners on a flat, stable surface.
Afer frontal collision, always check whether the seat belt pretensioners have been activated. When disposing of a vehicle or the pretensioner by itself, always activate the pretensioner before disposal. The seat belt pretensioner is hot when activated, so let it cool down fully before you dispose of it. Never apply water to the seat belt pretensioner. AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY Never reuse the airbag sensor assembly involved in a collision when the SRS has deployed. The connectors to the airbag sensor assembly should be connected or disconnected with the sensor mounted on the floor.
If the connectors are connected or disconnected while the airbag sensor assembly is not mounted to the floor, it could cause undesired ignition of the supplemental restraint system. Work must be started after 90 seconds from the time the ignition switch is turned to the ”LOCK” position and the nega- tive (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery, even if only loosening the set bolts of the airbag sensor assem- bly. WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR The SRS wire harness is integrated with the cowl wire harness assembly and floor wire harness assembly. The wires for the SRS wire harness are encased in a yellow corrugated tube.
All the connectors for the system are also a standard yellow color. If the SRS wire harness becomes disconnected or the connector becomes broken due to an accident, etc., repair or replace it as shown on page. 2. COMPONENTS ADJACENT TO THE BODY PANELS Various types of component parts are mounted directly on or adjacently to the body panels. Strictly observe the following precautions to prevent damaging these components and the body panels during handling. Before repairing the body panels, remove their components or apply protective covers over the components.
Before prying components off using a screwdriver or a scraper, etc., attach protective tape to the tool tip or blade to prevent damaging the components and the body paint. Before removing components from the outer surface of the body, attach protective tape to the body to ensure no dam- age to painted areas. HINT: Apply touch-up paint to any damaged paint surfaces. Before drilling or cutting sections, make sure that there are no wires, etc. on the reverse side. LX470 9