Front seats (with belt tensioner) — removal and installation (Opel Vectra A)

Warning: The front seat belt tensioning mechanism can cause bruising if used carelessly. Before any work is carried out on the front seats, a tensioning fork must be inserted into the seat belt mechanism cylinder to prevent the possibility of tension caused by the mechanism (see paragraphs 7 and 8 below). The seats must always be moved and installed with the safety fork inserted. If the tensioning mechanism has been blocked due to a sudden collision or accident, its unit must be replaced. Due to safety reasons, replacement of the tensioning mechanism must be entrusted to an Opel dealer.

Removal

1. Remove one mounting screw from the front edge of the seat track outer trim, remove the rear locking tab and remove the trim rearward.

2. Unclip the trim from the rear edge of the inner seat rail.

3. Locate the plastic fork for the seat belt tensioner, which is usually attached to the outside of the tensioner spring cylinder.

4. Insert the fork into the opening at the rear of the spring cylinder, making sure the fork is securely inserted (see illustration).



5. Remove the four bolts securing the seat rails to the floor, then remove the seat together with the rails (see illustration). Remove the washers and support plates.





6. Contact your Opel dealer for advice if you have any doubts about the condition of the seat belt tensioner.

Installation

7. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Please note that manufacturers recommend using new bolts to secure the seat guides to the floor. Tighten the bolts to the specified tightening torque Specifications in order - rear inner, front inner, rear outer, front outer.