Removing belt tensioner
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- As from model year 2002, the front three-point belts in the 911 Carrera (996) 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 -arrow 3-. See Fig 1 .
- If the belt tensioner has been triggered, cut through the belt strap before removing the belt tensioner. This ensures that the defective automatic belt device is not installed again.
- It is necessary to make sure that the negative terminal of the battery is disconnected.
- After disconnecting the battery, wait 1 minute before disconnecting the plug on the belt tensioner.
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 .
- Pull belt -1- forwards. See Fig 1 .
- Disable the fuse -2- for the electrical plug on the belt tensioner with a screwdriver in the -direction of the arrow- . See Fig 1 .
- Pull the plug -A- out of the belt tensioner -arrow- . See Fig 2 .
- Unscrew the fastening screw -B- and remove the belt tensioner. See Fig 2 .