Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Caution

For details of the following precautions for seat belt pretensioner, refer to “AIRBAG SYSTEM” section. General Description > CAUTION">

• Before performing vehicle maintenance, turn the ignition switch to OFF and wait for 60 seconds or more after disconnecting the negative terminal from battery. NOTE">

• The airbag system (including pretensioner) is fitted with a backup power supply. After disconnecting the battery ground cable, the airbag may operate if you do not wait for 60 seconds or more before starting the service of airbag system.

• Do not drop or apply any impact to the pretensioner.

• Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with the pretensioner.

• Do not expose the pretensioner to high temperature 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 pretensioner. If it is dented, cracked or deformed, replace it with a new genuine part.

• Do not use the airbag or pretensioner parts from other vehicles. Always replace parts with new genuine parts.

• When handling a seat belt with deployed pretensioner, wear gloves and goggles. Wash your hands afterwards.

• Do not reuse a seat belt with deployed pretensioner.

• Before disposal, make sure to perform an operation process to the pretensioners. Disposal of Pretensioner > PROCEDURE">

• If material from the pretensioner enters the eyes or contacts skin during operation process, wash it away with clean water, and then consult a doctor.

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