Seat Belt Tension Sensor: Service and Repair

Strain sensor, seat belt

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work

Important information
The driver's seat always has a mechanical force limiter.
The passenger seat always has a force limiter with a belt tension sensor.

Adjusting the seat position
Move the seat as far forward as possible.

Removal

Removing the force limiter/belt tension sensor




Remove the front seat side panel. See: Side panel front seat Side Panel Front Seat.
Insert a screwdriver on the inside of the end mounting. Remove the seat belt by pressing the catch inwards and pulling upwards.





On the passenger seat, remove:
- the connector
- the screw
- the force limiter with belt tensioner sensor.

On the driver's seat, remove:
- the screw
- the mechanical force limiter.

Installation

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications. [1][2]Body and Frame

Installing the force limiter/belt tension sensor

Install:
- the force limiter/sensor using the M10 screw. Tighten
- the connector (passenger seat only)
- the seat belt and end mounting
- the side panel as described in Side panel front seat Side Panel Front Seat.

Finishing

Checking the seat belt function and supplementary restraint system
Check the function of the belt as described in Seat belt function, check Testing and Inspection.
Carry out an inspection of the supplementary restraint system. See: Supplementary restraint system (SRS), inspection Component Tests and General Diagnostics.