Seat Belt Systems: Service and Repair

Disarming Mechanical Seatbelt Lock Tensioner







CAUTION!
Conform with national accident-prevention regulations.


Belt-lock tightener is "activated" when distance (A) is > 100 mm.







Clamp belt-lock tightener in a vice at point where it is bolted to seat.
Belt whip must be horizontal.
Pull locking cable out as far as stop and hold it in place with pliers.







Belt-lock tightener for electrically adjustable seats:
Turn screw (1) until green mark (2) appears in the window = belt lock tightener activated.







Belt lock must face away from body of mechanic.


CAUTION!
For reasons of safety, persons who have to be on belt-lock side must stand at least 3 metres away.







CAUTION!
Keep hands away from belt-lock tightener during deactivation.


- Risk of injury -
Apply a firm knock with the fin of a hammer weighing 500 g to belt-lock tightener in zone (A).
This will loosen belt-lock tightener.







Deactivation will cause the belt lock to be pulled back suddenly into its housing by a distance (A) of approx. 55 mm.