Front Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

NOTE:

Observe the general safety precautions for pyrotechnical components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .

If parts of the seat belt system are removed due to an accident, replace the belt system bolts.

CAUTION:

Pyrotechnical components can deploy unintentionally.

Risk of injury.

- Discharge static electricity: briefly touch the door striker.

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- If parts of the seat belt system are removed due to an accident, replace the belt system bolts.

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are pushed in all the way and that they engage audibly.

-- Insert the automatic belt retractor with the anti-twist mechanism -1- in the mount -2- in direction of -arrow- and tighten the bolt.

Fig 1: Identifying Anti-Twist Mechanism & Mount

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-- Attach the connector -1- to the igniter in direction of -arrow A-.

Fig 2: Release Connector Lock Using A Small Screwdriver & Disconnect Harness Connector

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-- Push in the connector lock -2- in direction of -arrow B-. While doing so, the connector is pushed all the way into the igniter and locks into place at the same time.

CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment of pyrotechnic components.

- Always connect the battery when the ignition is switched on.

- There must not be anyone in the vehicle interior when connecting the battery.

- If the ignition is not switched on after the battery is reconnected, only switch on the ignition with the driver seat in the rearmost position.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .