Remove the front upper seat belt

WARNING: Pyrotechnic components.
Danger! Life-threatening injuries!

All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
For additional information see: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS on handling components with gas generators.

Preliminary works

Deactivate the 48 v ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Disconnect all battery EARTH LEADS .
Remove front entrance COVER STRIP .
Remove rear entrance COVER STRIP .
Remove the upper b-pillar trim PANEL .
Remove the lower b-pillar trim PANEL .

Loosen screws (1).
Remove the slide bar (2).
Loosen screw (3).
Remove the seat belt guide loop (4).

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SA5AL Active Protection:
REMA = Reversible electromotive reel.

Loosen screw (1).
Loosen screw (3).

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Thread out the inertia reel (1).

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