Subaru Impreza 2003, Service Manual

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SB-5
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
B: CAUTION
• Before starting, turn the ignition switch to OFF,
disconnect the battery ground cable and wait for 20
seconds or more.
• The pretensioner system has a backup power
source. The pretensioner might deploy if you do not
wait for 20 seconds or more before starting work.
• Do not drop or apply any impact to the preten-
sioner.
• If oil, grease, or water gets on the pretensioner,
wipe it off immediately with a dry cloth.
• Do not expose the pretensioner to high tempera-
ture or flame.
• Do not allow current to flow through or voltage to
reach the pretensioner. Do not use a circuit tester
to check resistance of the pretensioner.
• Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the pre-
tensioner. If it is dented, cracked, or deformed, re-
place it with a new one.
• Do not use the airbag or pretensioner parts from
other vehicles. Always replace parts with new
parts.
• When handling a seat belt with a deployed pre-
tensioner, wear gloves and goggles. Wash your
hands afterwards.
• Do not re-use a seat belt with a deployed preten-
sioner again.
• Be sure to deploy pretensioner before disposal.
<Ref. to SB-17, OPERATION, Disposal of Preten-
sioner.>
• If the material gets in your eyes or on your skin
during deployment, wash it away with clean water,
and then consult a doctor.