Technician Safety Information

WARNING:
^ Testing, assembling and repairing three-point seat belts equipped with pyrotechnic tensioners must only be done by trained service technicians.
^ Before connecting a tensioner, all mechanical parts, including those for the three-point seat belt, must be correctly installed and tightened.
^ Only the person involved with this procedure may be inside the vehicle.
^ Belt tensioners must not be opened or repaired. Always use new parts.
^ Belt tensioner units that have fallen from a height of 20 in. (50 cm) or more, do not function, or are damaged, must not be installed in a vehicle.
^ Belt tensioner units that are mechanically damaged (dents or cracks) must be replaced.
^ Belt tensioner units must be installed immediately after removal from the shipping container.
^ During work interruptions, the belt tensioner unit must again be placed in the shipping container.
^ Never point the open end of the belt tensioner unit toward another person.
^ After handling a belt tensioner that was discharged, always wash hands.


WARNING:
^ Storing and transporting pyrotechnic belt tensioner units must comply with applicable regulations for explosive devices.
^ Do not leave a pyrotechnic belt tensioner unsupervised.
^ Do not let belt tensioner units come in contact with grease or cleaning fluids.
^ Do not expose belt tensioner units to temperatures above 212°F(1O0°C), not even briefly, or to sparks or open flame.