Belt Tensioners

Seat belts
The cars are equipped with seat belts for the front and rear seats in conformity with legal requirements.
For further information, see Seat belt systems.

WARNING
The decal must not be removed from the seat-belt strap. No modifications or repairs may be made to the belt and no anchorage points may be changed. Make sure that the right belt is fitted, having regard to the variant and location as specified in the spare parts literature.
Belts that have been subjected to stresses in connection with an accident must be removed and destroyed so that they cannot be refitted. Fit new belts as replacements.

Seat-belt reel with triggered seat-belt tensioner
If a car has been involved in a collision that has caused the triggering of a seat-belt tensioner, the complete seat-belt reel with tensioner, belt buckle and fittings must be changed.

If a seat belt in the rear was worn when the collision occurred, it must be removed complete with belt buckle and a new belt fitted in its place.

If no seat-belt tensioner was triggered, inspect all the belts and other equipment.

If the seat-belt tensioner has not detonated it must be scrapped see
Scrapping cars with airbags and seat-belt tensioners.
Scrapping Cars With Airbags and Seat-Belt Tensioners

To remove

1 Ignition switch in the OFF position.
2 Slide the seat forwards as far as it will go.





3 Pull away the trim from the B pillar (fastened with clips) and lift it out of the air duct.
4 Detach the seat-belt's bracket in the front seat by pressing in the catch using an angled screw drive.
5 Remove the belt guide and pass the belt through the B-pillar trim.





6 Unplug the connector from the seat-belt tensioner.
7 Remove the seat-belt reel and tensioner, 3 screws.

To fit





1 Fit the seat-belt reel and tensioner, 3 screws.

Tightening torque: 45 N-m (33 ft. lbs.)

2 Plug in the seat-belt tensioner's connector.





3 Pass the belt through the B pillar trim and refit the belt guide.
4 Fasten the belt to the seat.
5 Fit the B pillar trim.
Make sure that carpets and scuff plates come inside the B pillar trim.
6 Fit the door sealing mouldings round the B pillar.
7 Then check the following with the diagnostic tool:
Connect the diagnostics instrument to the diagnostics socket under the dashboard. Delete any trouble codes.
Switch off the ignition and switch it on again. Wait at least 10 minutes with the ignition switched on.
Check whether a diagnostic trouble code is displayed:

If a diagnostic trouble code is displayed:
B Code Charts

If no diagnostic trouble code is displayed:
Fitting completed correctly. Disconnect the diagnostics instrument.