Installing belt tensioner

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See SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR VEHICLES WITH AIRBAG AND BELT TENSIONER .

Install belt tensioner. Observe the direction of travel -arrow 3-
Position the belt on the roll-over bar with the aid of the guide pin -D-.
Tighten fastening screw -C-, tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ftlb.).
Insert electrical plug -A- in the belt tensioner.
Insert lead -B- into the lead mount.

Fig 1: Installing Belt Tensioner

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Push in fuse -1- with a screwdriver in the -direction of travel- until the fuse engages.
By gently pulling on the belt -arrow 2- , check the winding ability of the belt strap.

Fig 2: Pushing In Fuse

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Read out the fault memory with the Porsche System Tester.

See REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT THREE-POINT BELT .