wiring AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G Seatbelts Workshop Manual

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Procedure for triggering pyrotechnic belt
tensioners

Notes:

Whenever possible, pyrotechnic belt tensioners
must be deployed outside the vehicle. Use
Airbag and Pyrotechnic Deployment Device J-
44210 and follow instructions in booklet.
The procedure that follows is for deployment of
tensioners mounted inside a vehicle.

- Remove upper B-pillar trim page 70
-75
.

- Remove lower B-pillar trim page 70
-75
.

- Remove outer seat belt anchor page 69
-
13
.

- Using scissors, cut belt webbing above seat belt
tongue (about 20 cm above belt retractor).

- Disconnect harness connector from belt
retractor and connect wiring harness (Part No.
8D1 971 259) to belt tensioner.

-
Cut harness connector at opposite end, insulate
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both ends of cable, pull cable housing apart until
ends of cable are at least 30 cm apart.
Vehicle must not be occupied

- Open windows and close doors.

- Using wiring harness and an external battery
(located outside vehicle), activate gas generator
(maintain minimum 10 m distance).
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