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Front Seat Belt With Belt Tensioner, Assembly Overview



Front Seat Belt With Belt Tensioner, Assembly Overview







WARNING: Belt tensioner units must be removed before commencing separating, straightening and panel repair work.

1. Belt height adjustment
- Upper A-pillar trim must be removed first to remove height adjustment mechanism
2. Socket head screw
- 23 Nm
3. Belt relay
4. Cover cap for belt relay
5. Hex bolt
- 40 Nm
6. Front seat belt buckle
7. Anchor rail
8. Socket head screw
- 23 Nm
9. Hex bolt
- 40 Nm
10. Washer
11. Hex bolt
- 40 Nm
- Loosening bolt -11- makes belt tensioner safe and tightening returns belt tensioner to a functional condition (not valid for electrical belt tensioner).
12. Seat belt with belt tensioner
- Two different types belt tensioners have been installed: Electrical belt tensioners on models with side airbags. Mechanical belt tensioners on models with no side airbags.
- To remove, first remove side panel trim.
- Retaining lug determines position of belt inertia belt.
- Loosening Hex bolt -11- makes belt tensioner safe and tightening returns belt tensioner to a functional condition (not valid for electrical belt tensioner).
- Disposal of old components that have not ignited (triggered) is carried out by distribution center or manufacturer.
13. Connector
- For electrical belt tensioner only
14. Phillips head screws
- 1.5 Nm
15. Belt relay
- Secured with 2 Phillips head screws