Seat Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

Seat belt tensioner

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

Removing the battery lead and important information




Operate the seat as far as it will go.
Ignition off.
Disconnect the battery negative cable. See: Battery Disconnecting.

Warning! For information about the handling and storage of pyrotechnical SRS units, see: Handling non-deployed pyrotechnical part Handling Non-Deployed Pyrotechnical Part.

Warning! Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed pyrotechnical SRS unit. There is a risk of the seat belt tensioner deploying.

Warning! A pyrotechnical SRS unit must never be unscrewed, repaired or moved to another vehicle.

Removal

Removing the seat belt tensioner lap





Remove:
- the side panel as described in Side panel front seat Side Panel Front Seat
- the end mounting. See:
- the cover over the connector
- the connector, x 1
- the bolt, x1
- the safety belt tensioner.

Installation

Installing the seat belt tensioner lap

Install:
- the M10 screw. Tighten. See: Tightening torque [1][2]Body and Frame
- the connector, x 1
- the cover, x 1
- the end mounting. See:
- the side panel as described in Side panel front seat Side Panel Front Seat.

Finishing

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