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Belt pretensioner (236D, 236P)

Belt pretensioner (236D, 236P)

Location

Belt tensioner, driver (236D)

Belt tensioner, passenger (236P)


Main task

The belt tensioner pulls the belt taut during the event of a collision, reducing forward movement of the driver or passenger. Additionally, force limiters release the belt according to a controlled sequence.

Type

The compact belt tensioner is a part of the inertia reel consisting of an explosive charge, feeler gauge, filter and a torsion unit.


1. Detonator



2. Charge

3. Belt tensioner housing

4. Chamber

5. Steel band


Connect

The driver's side belt pretensioner is connected to pin 20 (B+) and pin 21 (ground) on the airbag control module.



The passenger side belt pretensioner is connected to pin 23 (B+) and pin 22 (ground) on the airbag control module.