seat belt tensioner

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour

Dang! I have a 97 boxster too, and now I have to go back and tell my buddies that it did NOT come with tiny solid-fuel rockets.

Hi,

Yea it does. That's what inflates the Airbags, the same kind of pyrotechnic charge. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[bigwatts]

If I can get a used seat belt and tensioner how hard is it to install. Has anyone ever done this. Or does anyone know how to do it?

It looks like I can get a used one for about $60.00.

Also will it be the same unit from 1997 - 2001? or what years?

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by bigwatts

If I can get a used seat belt and tensioner how hard is it to install. Has anyone ever done this. Or does anyone know how to do it?

It looks like I can get a used one for about $60.00.

Also will it be the same unit from 1997 - 2001? or what years?

Hi,

The procedure is the same '97-'01. Be sure your 'new' tensioner also includes the Belt. Here is the procedure:

• 1. Remove 'B' Pillar Trim piece - Loosen upper retaining screw (Phillips), remove lower Trim retaining screw (Phillips). Slide trim piece up and remove.
  
  2. Remove Reel Mounting Bolt at Rollbar Assembly (19mm Hex).
  
  3. Remove Lower Belt anchor bolt trim cover (at the floor) and remove anchor bolt (19mm Hex).
  
  4. Pry open plastic trim and remove upper belt anchor bolt from Rollbar.
  
  5. remove Seat Belt Reel.

Installation is the reverse, but keep in mind that all spacers and washers must be reinstalled in the same order as removed. Seat Belt Mounting Bolt tightening torque - 50Nm (37 ft.-lbs.). Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99