Kia Sportage: Anchor Pretensioner: Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work.

2.	To remove the seat belt anchor pretensioner (C), keep on pushing the lock pins (A) as arrow direction. And then remove the seat belt after pushing the lock pin (B).

Remove the following parts. (Refer to the Body group-Interior trim)

–	Door scuff trim

–	Center pillar trim

4.	Disconnect the anchor pretensioner connector (A).

5.	Loosen the anchor pretensioner mounting bolt (B) and remove the anchor pretensioner.

Installation

1.	Remove ignition key from the vehicle.

2.	Disconnect the negative (-) cable from battery and wait for at least thirty seconds.

Install the anchor pretensioner with a bolt.

Tightening torque :

39.2 ~ 53.9 N.m(4.0 ~ 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 ~ 39.8 lb-ft)

4.	Connect the anchor pretensioner connector.

Install the following parts. (Refer to the body group - Interior trim)

–	Center pillar trim

–	Door scuff trim

Insert the seat belt to the anchor pretensioner.

Make sure the lock pin is connected in properly.

7.	Reconnect the battery negative cable.

After installing the anchor pretensioner, confirm proper system operation:

•	Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should be turned on for about six seconds and then go off.

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