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Rear Seat Outboard Belt Retractor Removal And Installation/Replacement

Mobile Repair Possible:  Van/Car

WARNING:
  • Explosive materials

    Failure to follow specified procedures may result in death or serious injury due to improper handling of seatbelt tensioners possible.

    • Only appropriately trained persons may carry out work on pyrotechnic components or the Airbag Control Unit.
    • Perform SRS disabling procedure prior to commencing work
    • When replacing components of the SRS system, never install used or non-genuine components
    • Pyrotechnic Components must be handled and scrapped appropriately

Removal Procedure: 

The procedure for the left-hand component is identical to that for the right-hand side. 

  1. There is potential for inadvertent deployment of SRS systems during repairs if the system has not been properly disabled. Refer to SRS DISABLING AND ENABLING
    NOTE: Ensure the 2-minute wait time has been observed before proceeding to next step.
  2. Disconnect the 12V Battery negative terminal. Refer to 12V BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
  3. Remove C-Pillar Upper Trim Panel. Refer to C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
    G15971254Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  4. Unlock and disconnect electrical connector (1).
    G15971255Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  5. Remove and discard the torque prevailing bolt (1).

    Replace with new only. 

    Torque: 45 Nm 

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  6. Remove and discard the torque prevailing bolt (1) and remove the belt guide.

    Replace with new only. 

    Torque: 45 Nm 

  7. Remove and discard the torque prevailing bolt (2).

    Replace with new only. 

    Torque: 45 Nm 

  8. Remove seat belt retractor (3). Proper care must be taken when handling and disposing of SRS components. Refer to PRETENSIONER HANDLING AND SCRAPPING 

Installation Procedure: 

NOTE: Safety-relevant procedure step 
Failure to discard the specified component(s) may cause damage to the vehicle or vehicle components.
  • Fasteners highlighted as torque prevailing must be discarded and not re-used
  • Replace with new bolts only.
  1. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure, noting the following.

    All fasteners must be tightened to torque specification! 

  2. Install C-Pillar Upper Trim Panel. Refer to C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  3. Reconnect the 12V battery negative terminal. Refer to 12V BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
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