Santa Fe L4-2.4L (2001)
Seat Belt: Service and Repair
Front Seat Belt
Front Seat Belt
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove the seat belt lower anchor bolt and pry loose the center pillar lower trim.
2. Remove the seat belt upper anchor bolt.
3. In case of vehicles equipped with pretensioner seat belt, disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal and disconnect the connector from the gas
generator and then remove the retractor.
Tightening torque
Front seat belt lower and upper anchor bolts: 40 - 55 Nm (400 - 550 kg.cm, 28.9 - 39.8 lb.ft)
Front seat belt retractor: 40 - 55 Nm (400 - 550 kg.cm, 28.9 - 39.8 lb.ft)
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
CAUTION:
1. A pretensioner functions one time only. Be sure to replace the pretensioner seat belt after it is deployed.
2. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the seat belt pretensioner. If it malfunctions, replace it with a new pretensioner seat belt.
3. Be cautious in handling a pretensioner seat belt, and do not expose it to water or oil. If crushed, damaged, or deformed, replace it with a new
one.
4. Connect the battery only after the installation of the pretensioner seat belt has been correctly completed.
5. Removal of the pretensioner seat belt:
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Make sure that the ignition is "Off".
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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal and make sure it does not come into contact with the body.