Kia Picanto: Seat Belt Pretensioner / Emergency Fastening Device (EFD)
Description and operation
Driver
Anchor Pretensioner operates as well as Belt Pretensioner at the same
time If it gets into its deploy condition after a collision. It is
located at near anchor on driver seat and it is an equipment to make up
for the existing short stroke. Driver Anchor Pretensioner is supported
by two cables and it is an auxiliary equipment to prevent a driver from
breaking away doubly as seat belt is being pulled toward anchor side
after a collision.
Never
measure resistance of Anchor Pretensioner front-Driver directly,
Current of measuring device may cause unexpected airbag deploy. |
Components and components location

1. Emergency Fastening Device (EFD)
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Repair procedures
1. | Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work. |
2. | Remove the front anchor belt (A).
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3. | Remove the door scuff trim.
(Refer to Body - "Door Scuff Trim")
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4. | Remove the center pillar trim.
(Refer to Body - "Center Pillar Trim")
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5. | Make a gap by pulling the floor carpet. |
6. | Disconnect the EFD connector (A). |
7. | Remove the EFD mounting bolt (B).
Tightening torque :
39.2 - 53.9 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kgf.m, 28.9 - 39.7 lb-ft) |
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8. | Install in the reverse order of removal. |
Description and operation
Description
The
Seat Belt Pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside Center Pillar (LH
& RH). When a vehicle crashes with a certain degree of frontal
impact, th ...
Components and components location
Components
Seat Belt Reminder (SBR) Unit
1. Seat Belt Reminder (SBR) Unit
Seat Belt Reminder (SBR) Sensnor
1. Seat Belt Reminder (SBR) Sensnor
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Other information:
Repair procedures
Inspection
Check the pads for excessive wear, discs for run out and wear, and calipers for fluid leakage.
Front Brake
Front brake disc thickness check
1. Check the brake pads for wear and fade.
2. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
3. Remove
all rust and ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Cluster fascia panel assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal too ...