Lotus 2004 Eleven Service Notes page 490

Lotus Service Notes
Removal of Seat Belt Assembly
WARNING: Before removing or refitting a pyrotechnic seat belt assembly, the ignition key should be
withdrawn, and the battery leads disconnected from both positive and negative terminals, and iso-
lated to ensure that accidental contact cannot occur.
Each seat belt reel assembly is secured, via a spacer block, to the seat belt mounting bracket/roof hoop
by a single bolt. Note that an orientation tang is incorporated on the belt reel which engages with a hole in the
spacer, and that the spacer is keyed to the mounting bracket by a roll pin.
1. Check that the key is removed from the ignition switch.
2. Disconnect both battery cables, and insulate to ensure that accidental contact cannot occur.
3. Remove both seats by releasing the seat belt from the seat (noting the 10mm spacer), and the seat
runners or frame from the floor.
4. Remove the centre tunnel rear cup holder liner after removing the single screw from inside the base.
Remove the two screws then exposed securing the cup holder, and remove the holder, disconnecting the
auxiliary power socket.
5. Remove the 4 fixings along the top of the cabin rear bulkhead trim panel, and withdraw the panel,
disconnecting the speakers and interior lamp.
6. Hinge up the plastic cover and release the belt slide from the roof hoop, noting the 5mm spacer.
7. Allow at least one minute from disconnecting the battery before disconnecting the electrical connector
from the gas generator on the seat belt assembly. Release the Torx head fixing bolt and withdraw the belt
reel assembly and spacer block.
Fitment of Seat Belt Assembly
WARNING: Before removing or refitting a pyrotechnic seat belt assembly, the ignition key should be
withdrawn, and the battery leads disconnected from both positive and negative terminals, and iso-
lated to ensure that accidental contact cannot occur.
Each seat belt reel assembly is secured, via a spacer block, to the seat belt mounting bracket/roof hoop
by a single bolt. Note that an orientation tang is incorporated on the belt reel which engages with a hole in the
spacer, and that the spacer is keyed to the mounting bracket by a roll pin.
1. Fit the seat belt reel assembly and alloy spacer to the bracket on the mounting frame, with the spacer
block located by its roll pin into the hole in the bracket, and the belt reel tang located in the upper hole in
the spacer. Fit and tighten the single Torx head fixing bolt (discarding the cardboard retaining washer if
fitted) to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft). Plug the harness connector plug into the gas generator on the belt assembly.
2. Fit the belt slide to the roof hoop with the 5mm spacer interposed, and tighten the special shouldered bolt
to 45 Nm (33 lbf.ft). Check that the hoop is free to pivot. Clip the plastic cover into position.
3. Refit the cabin rear bulkhead trim panel, connecting the interior lamp and speakers, and retain with the
four screws.
4. Refit the cup holder, connecting the power socket, and liner.
5. Refit the seats and fit the seat belt to the seat frame with the 10mm spacer between belt and seat. Tighten
the special shouldered bolt to 33 Nm (24 lbf.ft). Check that the belt eye is free to pivot.
6. Reconnect the battery, turn on the ignition, and check that the airbag tell tale lamp lights for a few seconds
and then goes out.
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