Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Restraints

Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT)

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Description and Operation

Description

The seat belt pretensioners (BPT) are installed inside the center pillars (left and right). In a frontal collision of a certain severity, the seat belt pretensioner helps reduce the severity of injuries to front passengers by retracting the seat belt webbing. This prevents front passengers from being thrown forward and striking the steering wheel or instrument panel when the vehicle crashes.

Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Front Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT)

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Inspect the seat belt pretensioner by referring to the troubleshooting procedure.

    (Refer to Seat Belt Pretensioner - Troubleshooting)

Removal

[Front Seat Belt Pretensioner]

  1. Remove the front seat belt pretensioner.

    (Refer to Body - Front Seat Belt Pretensioner)

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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