Seat Belt TENSIONER

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Volvo 850. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If air bag deployed, replace both seat belt tensioners (including belts) since seat belt tensioners are ignited at same time as air bag.

Removal

1) Before proceeding, follow air bag service precautions. See SERVICE PRECAUTIONS . Disable system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .

2) Push front seat as far forward as possible. Remove B-pillar inner panel. Remove door sill molding and seat side pocket. Remove seat compartment by lifting up front edge and pushing it back. Disconnect power seat connector (if equipped). Install safety device on SIPS connector. Disconnect tensioner connector. Remove seat belt from mounting. Remove tensioner from B-pillar. Remove inertia reel from B-pillar. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removing Seat Belt Tensioner & Inertia Reel

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA

Installation

1) To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure SRS wire is positioned so as not to become pinched or cut. Tighten all bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure all SRS connectors are connected.

2) Activate system. Check SRS warning light to ensure system is functioning properly. See SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK . If fault code exists after replacing new seat belt reel assembly, clear codes, and perform SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK again. If SRS warning light still indicates a malfunction, enter self-diagnostics and retrieve fault codes. See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM .