Removing Seat Belt Tensioner And Seat Belt (Inertia) Reel

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Belt Tensioner And Seat Belt (Inertia) Reel

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

WARNING: Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected non deployed pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner. This could deploy the seat belt tensioner.

Remove

seat belt (inertia) reel from "B" post (2 x 14 mm screw).
seat belt tensioner from "B" post (1 x Torx 30).

WARNING: The seat belt tensioner must never be taken apart, repaired or moved to another vehicle. Follow instructions in accordance with Handling Non-Deployed Airbag Modules/Pyrotechnic Seat-Belt Tensioners .