Safety Belt Anchor and Pretensioner
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The safety belt retractor and pretensioner belt end attaches to the safety belt anchor and pretensioner.
The pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device that deploys when activated by the Restraints Control Module to remove excess safety belt webbing from the shoulder and lap safety belt in the event of an impact. If a deployment of the safety belt anchor and pretensioner occurs, a new assembly must be installed. Refer to SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR AND PRETENSIONER .
For safety belt anchor and pretensioner diagnostic information, REFER to AIRBAG AND SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONER SRS . For safety belt anchor and pretensioner disposal information, REFER to PYROTECHNIC DEVICE DISPOSAL .