Seat Belt Tensioner Reduction Solenoid: Service and Repair

Seatbelt force limiter adaptive, replacing

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




Ignition off.
Disconnect the battery negative lead. See: Battery, disconnecting Battery Disconnecting.

Warning! For information about the handling and storage of pyrotechnical SRS components, see: Handling non-deployed SRS-components Discarding Pyrotechnic Components.

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

Warning! Pyrotechnical SRS components must never be taken apart, repaired or transferred to another vehicle.

Removal

Removing the adaptive seatbelt force limiter





Remove:
- the B-post panel. See: Panel, B-post, replacing Panel, B-Post, Replacing
- the 2 x SRS ignition cables (1)
- the connector (2).




- the 3 screws
- the seat belt reel with the adaptive seatbelt force limiter.

Installation

Installing the adaptive seatbelt force limiter
Correctly align the seat belt reel.

Install:
- the 2 M10 screws. Tighten. See the relevant specifications.
- 1 screw. Tighten
- the connector
- the 2 x SRS ignition cables
- the B-post panel. See. Panel, B-post, replacing Panel, B-Post, Replacing.
Connect the battery negative lead. See: Battery, disconnecting Battery Disconnecting.