Service and disposal of belt tensioners
Seat belts may become damaged during any work on the belt tensioners or while removing or refitting any vehicle
parts in conjunction with any other repair work. This damage will not always be noticeable. The consequence may be
that the belt tensioners could function incorrectly, or not function at all, in the event of an accident.
Regulations must be observed to ensure that the effectiveness of the belt tensioner is not reduced and that removed
parts do not cause any injuries or environmental pollution. Qualified workshops are familiar with these requirements.
WARNING
The risk of severe or fatal injuries may be increased if the seat belts, automatic belt retractors and belt tensioners
are not used correctly, or if they are repaired by a non-professional. As a result, the belt tensioners may not be
triggered when they should, or they may be triggered unexpectedly.
● Any repairs, adjustments or removal and refitting of parts in the belt tensioners or seat belts should always be
carried out by a qualified workshop and never by you yourself .
● Belt tensioners and automatic belt retractors cannot be repaired. They must be replaced.
The airbag modules and belt tensioners may contain perchlorate. Observe the applicable legislation
regarding disposal.
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