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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Components and components location
Components
1. Front muffler 2. Catalytic converter & Center muffler assembly 3. Rear muffler 4. Rubber hanger 5. Gasket
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
Front Muffler
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Disc ...
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces.
Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. Slow down
whenever there is rain, snow or ice on
the road to reduce the possibility of
lo ...