Attention.
- Always after an accident, it is necessary to carry out a complete check of the technical condition of the elements of the passive safety system described below.
- Retractable seat belt tensioners.
- Locks (buckles) seat belts.
- Belt tension sensor (if the car is equipped).
- Front seat belt buckle support.
- Seat belt height adjuster.
- Child seat mounting bracket.
- Automatic belt tensioner lock when child seat is installed.
- If any malfunctions or irregularities in the operation of the seat belts and their components are found, the seat belt system assembly must be replaced. Failure to comply with these instructions can lead to serious consequences in the event of an accident.
- After an accident with the operation of automatic seat belt pretensioners, it is necessary to replace the pretensioner assemblies.
Removing
1. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery and wait at least one minute before doing any work.
2. Remove B-pillar trim panels (for more details, see the relevant section in chapter Body).
3. Disconnect the outer door seals.
4. Unscrew the fastening bolt (1) and disconnect the upper seat belt guide from the height adjuster on the B-pillar (2), as shown in the figure below. Mounting bolt tightening torque during installation: 40 Nm.
5. Pull out the seat belt guide (1), upward out of the rack (2), as shown in the figure below.
6. Stretch the seat belt (3) through the guide (1).
Attention. Install guide (1) in the rack is necessary until the characteristic click of the latch (2).
Attention. Electrostatic stress can cause the seat belt pretensioner to deploy spontaneously. Therefore, to avoid injury and replacement of the tensioner, the mechanic, before starting work, must touch the car body.
7. Disconnect the harness connector from the automatic seat belt pretensioner.
8. Unscrew the mounting bolt and remove the automatic seat belt tensioner from the B-pillar (2). as shown in the picture below. Tightening torque of the tensioner mounting bolt during installation: 40 Nm.
9. Unscrew the bottom bolt (1) anchor fastening (2), then detach from the body and remove the front seat belt as shown in the figure below.
Installation
1. Installation is made in reverse order to removal.
2. Connect the negative terminal to the battery.