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Inertia reel with belt tensioner

Inertia reel with belt tensioner

To remove


Warning

All Saab 9-5 models are equipped as standard with the SRS, including belt tensioners.

Work in accordance with the safety and handling instructions in Group 8, Airbag (SRS), ”Technical Description”.



1. Ignition switch in the OFF position.

2. Move the seat as far forward as possible.

3. Undo the seat-belt mounting for the front seat by pressing in the catch with a bent screwdriver, see dimension illustration.

4. Pull off the B-pillar trim (fastened with clips) and lift the pillar trim up out of the air duct.


5. Remove the strap guide and pull the belt through the B-pillar trim.

6. Unplug the connector for the belt tensioner.

7. Remove the inertia reel and belt tensioner, 2 nuts and 1 screw.


To fit


Warning

All Saab 9-5 models are equipped as standard with the SRS, including belt tensioners.

Work in accordance with the safety and handling instructions in Group 8, Airbag (SRS), ”Technical Description”.



1. Fit the inertia reel and belt tensioner, 2 nuts and 1 screw.

Tightening torques:

Inertia reel 45 Nm (33 lbf ft)

2. Reconnect the connector for the belt tensioner.

3. Draw the belt through the B-pillar trim and refit the strap guide.

4. Refit the B-pillar trim.

Check that the carpet and sill scuff plate are covered by the B-pillar trim.

5. Fit the door sealing strips around the B-pillar trim.

6. Attach the end fitting to the seat.

Check that the end fitting is correctly fitted by slackening the belt and pulling directly upwards with a force of 5 N. Check that the catch is visible on the outside of the mounting.


7. Then check the following with the diagnostic tool:

Connect the diagnostic tool to the connector under the dashboard. Delete any diagnostic trouble codes.

Turn the ignition off and on again. Wait at least 10 seconds with the ignition on.

Check whether a diagnostic trouble code is shown:

If a diagnostic trouble code is shown:

Carry out a fault diagnosis as instructed in Group 8, Airbag (SRS), ”Fault diagnosis by diagnostic trouble codes”.

If no diagnostic trouble code is shown:

Installation is complete. Disconnect the diagnostic tool.