Removing belt tensioner

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NOTE: As from model year 2002, the three-point belts in the Boxster (986) will contain belt tensioners as standard. After the belt tensioners have been triggered, they must be replaced. The triggering can be read out with the Porsche System Tester using the airbag control module (POSIP). Observe the direction of travel.

See SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR VEHICLES WITH AIRBAG AND BELT TENSIONER , DISPOSAL OF AIRBAG AND BELT TENSIONER UNITS and REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT THREE-POINT BELT .

Disable the fuse -1- for the electrical plug on the belt tensioner with a screwdriver in the -direction of the arrow-.

Fig 1: Disabling Fuse For Electrical Plug On Belt Tensioner
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Pull the plug -A- out of the belt tensioner -arrow-.
Remove lead -B- from the lead mount.
Unscrew the fastening screw -C- and remove the belt tensioner.

Fig 2: Pulling Plug Out Of Belt Tensioner, Removing Lead & Unscrewing Fastening Screw

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