Land Rover Discovery: Disposal of the Safety Belt Pretensioner

NOTE:

Equipment required: Air bag deployment tools LRT-86-003, LRT-86- 003/08 and LRT-86-007/02 , Battery (12V), Safety goggles to BS2092 grade 2, Rubber gloves to PrEN 374 class 2, Ear protectors that have been measured to BS.EN 24869, Particulate respirator to EN 149 grade FFP2S.

1. Using a suitable vice, secure the special tool bracket.
2. Secure the safety belt pretensioner to the special tool bracket.

WARNING:

Power must not be connected during this step. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

CAUTION:

Make sure the connector is not in contact with the inflator or it will be damaged during the test.

Connect the special tool adaptor lead to the safety belt pretensioner.

4. Make sure the special tool battery connections are 15 Metres (50 Feet) away from the safety belt pretensioner.
5. Remove any loose parts from around the safety belt pretensioner.

   Make sure that no flammable liquids are present.

WARNING:

Before proceeding, make sure precautions have been taken to warn personnel of a possible loud noise upon activation.

Do not allow anybody to approach closer to the restraint device than 15 Metres (50 Feet). Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

6. Connect the special tool to a 12V battery.

WARNING:

Do not handle the deployed device immediately after activation - it may be hot. Allow the unit to cool for at least 20 minutes. Cooling modules should be continuously monitored to make sure heat does not create a fire with spilled liquids or other debris. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

7. Deploy the safety belt pretensioner by operating both of the switches on the special tool. If deployment does not occur, disconnect the battery from the special tool and seek advice from Land Rover.
8. Allow the safety belt pretensioner to cool for at least 20 minutes.

   Cooling SRS modules should be continuously monitored to make sure the heat does not generate a fire with spilt liquids or other debris.

9. Remove the safety belt pretensioner from the air bag deployment tool bracket and seal in a plastic bag, ready for disposal.
10. In the event of any problems or queries arising from this procedure, contact Land Rover.

Supplemental Restraint System 'C' Pillar Side Impact Sensor (G1785149) / Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNINGS:

• Do not probe supplemental restraint system (SRS) electrical connectors.
• To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any air bag supplementary restraints system (SRS) components. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait for one minute.

  Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

NOTES:

• Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
• LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

Refer to: Standard Workshop Practices (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Torque: 11 Nm

INSTALLATION

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. If a new component has been installed, configure using Land Rover approved diagnostic equipment.

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