Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioner
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The pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device that removes excess webbing slack from the safety belt. The pretensioners are activated when the Restraints Control Module (RCM) detects an impact force exceeding a programmed limit and deployment is required.
If the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of the safety belt pretensioners, a new driver and passenger seat belt system (including safety belt retractor and pretensioners, safety belt buckles and height adjusters) must be installed.
Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM for safety belt retractor pretensioner diagnostic information and safety belt retractor pretensioner disposal information.