Seat Belt: Service and Repair

The cars are equipped with front and rear seat belts in accordance with the demands of the law.

All belts have been subjected to testing before type approval.

A label on the belt states the manufacture, production part number and the year of production, codes for the type approval and also the Saab original part number.


WARNING : The label may not be removed from the seat belt. No alterations should be made to the belt and the seat belt anchorage points should not be altered. Ensure that the correct belt is installed in regards to model variant and location according to the spare parts literature.


WARNING : Seat belts that have been strained in connection with serious accidents should be changed and the original destroyed, so it can not be reinstalled to a car.







Removal


1 Unfasten the cover for the backrest adjustment wheel, remove the screw and take oft the wheel.
2 Remove the cover and screw off the seat side panel.
3 Unfasten the seat belt screws from the seat.
4 Remove the B pillar trim.
5 Remove the screws and take away the seat belt inertia reel.
6 Thread the strap guide and end piece through the pillar trim.

Installation
Installation is performed in reverse order


Important : The cover strip for the height adjustment as two holes. Install the screw for the seat belt strap guide through the round hole.







Changing the seat-belt buckle lock
1 Heat up the upset point of the seat-belt buckle lock with a soldering iron and lever apart the buckle lock.
Note the location of the seat-belt buckle lock.
2 Press in place the male part of the buckle lock on the seat-belt so the point comes out on the side that is not visible when in use
Push on the female part.
3 Press together the buckle lock with a pair of grips and at the same time melt down the point with a soldering iron.
4 Level out the melted-down point with a sharp knife.


Important : Let the plastic set properly before testing the operation.







Removal
1 Removing the seat from the car.
2 Unscrew the seat-belt lock.
3 Remove the cable ties securing the cables.
Remember the position of the cable ties.
4 Mark the cables and unplug the connectors.
Use special tool part no. 85 80 110.

Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order to removal.

Tightening torque 40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)


WARNING : If the seat belt anchorage is pulled harder than 60 Nm (44 lbf ft), the seat rail is damaged and must be changed.
The seat belt anchorage can not be repaired as this may cause distortion to the seat adjustment and decrease safety.







Removal
1 Removing the C pillar trim.
2 Unfasten the clip and remove the belt cover from the trim.
3 Unscrew the lower seat belt anchorage and undo the trim.
4 Unscrew the upper seat belt anchorage.

Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order to removal.


NOTE : Ensure the seat belt runs correctly.