Description

DESCRIPTION

A seat belt tension reducer is standard equipment for the driver side front outboard seat belt on standard cab versions of this vehicle. The tension reducer is integral to the retractor unit, which is secured to the inner B-pillar on the left side of the vehicle. The retractor is concealed beneath the molded plastic inner B-pillar trim.

The seat belt tension reducer consists primarily of a 12-volt Direct Current (DC) solenoid and an integral connector receptacle that is located on the forward facing end housing of the retractor. The seat belt tension reducer is controlled by a battery current output of the ignition switch and a ground path provided by the seat belt switch, and is connected to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out of the body wire harness by a keyed and latching molded plastic connector insulator to ensure a secure connection.

The seat belt tension reducer cannot be repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, the entire driver side front outboard seat belt and retractor unit must be replaced.