Kia Carens: Seat Belt Pretensioner / Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) Description and operation

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Restraint / Seat Belt Pretensioner / Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) Description and operation

Description

Front emergency fastening device 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 front seat and it is an equipment to make up for the existing short stroke. Front emergency fastening device is an auxiliary equipment to prevent the driver and passenger from breaking away doubly as seat belt is being pulled toward anchor side after a collision.

Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) even if you are using the specified tester. If the circuit resistance is measured with a tester, the pretensioner will be ignited accidentally. This will result in serious personal injury.

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Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) Components and components location

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