Description and operation DescriptionThe Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside center pillar (LH & RH). When a vehicle crashes with a certain degree of frontal impact, the pretensioner seat belt helps to reduce the severity of injury to the front seat occupants by retracting the seat belt webbing.
TroubleshootingProblem Symptoms TableUse the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the like cause of the problem.
Repair procedures Inspection1.Measure the resistance between the terminals.2.The measured resistance is not within specification, the blower resistor must be replaced. (After removing the resistor)Replacement1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Components and components location Components and Components Location Repair procedures Removal • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.