S 550 (221.171) V8-5.5L (273.961) (2007)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Description and Operation
GF91.40-P-4020SX Front Reversible Emergency Tensioning Retractor, Component Description
Component Identification
Location
The reversible emergency tensioning retractors are located in the respective B-pillar.
task
The reversible emergency tensioning retractors perform the following tasks:
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Reducing the existing seat belt slack
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Fixing the occupants in position in the seats
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Retain seat belt force
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Release seat belt force
The reversible emergency tensioning retractors are connected via the chassis CAN to the ESP control unit (N47-5), which transmits the signal for
activating the reversible emergency tensioning retractors.