warning AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Seatbelts Workshop Manual

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Seat belts

Safety precautions for handling
pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners


WARNING!

Testing, removing, installing and repair work
must only be carried out by properly
qualified personnel.
When connecting the seat belt tensioner unit,
all mechanical components (including those
of the three-point seat belt) must be properly
attached.
Only the technician carrying out the work
may be present inside the vehicle.
The seat belt tensioner components cannot
be opened or repaired; always use new
components.
Seat belt tensioner units which have been
dropped from a height of more than 20
inches must not be installed in a vehicle.
Seat belt tensioner units which are
mechanically damaged (dents, cracks) must
always be replaced.
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WARNING!

Always wash your hands after handling seat
belt tensioners which have been triggered.
Observe all transportation regulations for
explosive substances.
Do not leave an uninstalled seat belt
tensioner unit unattended.
Seat belt tensioner units must not be treated
with grease, cleaners or similar substances.
Seat belt tensioner units must not be
exposed to temperatures above 100 C (212
F), even for short periods.
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Pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners,
disposal


WARNING!

Improper disposal of pyrotechnic seat belt
tensioner units (gas generators) which have
not been triggered creates a hazard.
Pyrotechnic seat belt tensioner units (gas
generators) must be rendered inoperable
before disposing because pyrotechnic
devices can cause injury if disposed of
improperly (e.g. using a blow torch).
Seat belts which need to be removed (e.g.
after an accident in which the seat belt
tensioner was not activated) must be
triggered before removal.
This does not apply to seat belts with
malfunctions (e.g. sticking or failure to
retract) which must be returned to the
Warranty Parts Test Center for analysis.
Observe all transportation regulations for
explosive substances.
Procedure for rear belt tensioners is
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Belt buckle attachment point


- Remove seat page 72
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1 - Buckle
4 - Spring washer
- Remove bolt -3-.
Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lb)
- If necessary, disconnect harness connector -2- for belt warning.
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