Removing and Installing Belt Tensioner

Removing and Installing Belt Tensioner






Removing

NOTE:
As from model year 2002, the front three-point belts in the 911 Turbo (996) will contain belt tensioners as standard. After the belt tensioners have been triggered, they must be replaced. The triggering can be read out with the Porsche System Tester using the air-bag control module (POSIP). Observe the direction of travel -arrow 3-.

==> Refer to "Safety regulations for vehicles with airbag and belt tensioner".
==> Refer to "Disposal of airbag and belt tensioner units".
==> Refer to "Removing and installing front three-point belt".





1. Pull belt -1- forwards.
2. Disable the fuse -2- for the electrical plug on the belt tensioner with a screwdriver in the -direction of the arrow-.





3. Pull the plug -A- out of the belt tensioner -arrow-,
4. Unscrew the fastening screw -B- and remove the belt tensioner.

Installing
==> refer to "Safety regulations for vehicles with airbag and belt tensioner".





1. Install belt tensioner. Observe the direction of travel -3-.
2. Screw fastening screw -B-, Tightening Torque: 50 Nm (37 ftlb.).
3. Insert electrical plug -A- in the belt tensioner.





4. Push in fuse -2- with e.g. a screwdriver in the -direction of travel- until the fuse engages.
5. By gently pulling on the belt -arrow 1-, check the winding ability of the belt strap.
6. Read out the fault memory with the Porsche System Tester.

==> Refer to "Removing and installing front three-point belt".