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Checking the Seat Belt Tensioner: Check

Fig 1: Identifying Piston Positions
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Insert a wire in the pipe on the seat belt tensioner as shown.

Check the position of the piston in the seat belt tensioner.

Piston position A: 

The seat belt tensioner has deployed. Replace both the seat belt (inertia) reels and the seat belt tensioners. See Front Seat Belt .

Piston position B: 

The seat belt tensioner has not deployed.

No action is required

NOTE: If any airbag has deployed, all seat belts and tensioners must be replaced.