Volkswagen Passat ‘97 User Manual

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Functional description of front belt tensioner
The belt tensioner is activated by balls moun-
ted in a feed tube.
When the belt tensioner is triggered, a pyro-
technical propellant charge ignites. It sets the
balls in motion and drives them into the ball
retainer via a gearwheel.
The belt reeling device is driven by the kinetic
energy of the balls, thus reeling in the belt.
Vehicle safety
Propellant charge
Belt
Gearwheel
Ball retainer
Feed tube
Mechanical trigger unit
Belt reeling device
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Volkswagen Passat ‘97 Specifications

General

Brand	Volkswagen
Model	Passat ‘97
Category	Automobile
Language	English