Seat Belt: Service Precautions

Safety Precautions For Belt Tensioners

- Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be performed by qualified personnel.
- Belt tensioner components should NEVER be opened or repaired; always use new parts (risk of injury).
- Belt tensioners that were subject to hard blows or have been dropped on the floor, must not be installed in a vehicle.
- Belt tensioners that are mechanically damaged (dents, cracks) must always be replaced.
- Storage and transport is subject to laws governing explosive materials.
- Belt tensioners should be installed immediately after removing them from the shipping package.
- An impact wrench should never be used to remove the belt tensioner.
- Belt tensioner is to be returned to shipping package when work is interrupted.
- It is not acceptable to leave belt tensioner unattended.
- The belt tensioner may not be treated with grease, cleaning agents, or similar materials, and may not be exposed, even briefly, to temperatures above 100°C.
- The pyrotechnic propellant has no expiration date, i.e. it has unlimited service life and is maintenance-free.