Seat Belt PRETENSIONERS & Seat Belts: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Slide seat to forward position. Detach scuff plates from front and rear doors. Remove door seal strips on B-pillar. Using appropriate curved tool, release seat belt end from front seat.
- Remove air vent cover. Remove upper, inner pillar trim. Remove seat belt through opening in cover. Detach lower part of pillar trim. Detach upper, outer part of pillar trim. Remove belt adjuster plate and remove belt guide.
- Disconnect electrical connector from seat belt pretensioner. Remove 2 screws from inertia reel. Guide inertia reel and seat belt pretensioner out of vehicle. See Figure.