Description
Passenger Safety Belt For Peugeot 307 Five-Door Model
This Passenger Seatbelt Assembly With Pyrotechnic Pretensioner Is A Direct-Fit Replacement For The Front Passenger Side On Peugeot 307 Five-Door Models. It Combines A Retractor, Webbing, Buckle And A Pyrotechnic Pretensioner Designed To Remove Slack Instantly In The Event Of A Collision, Improving Occupant Restraint And Reducing Forward Movement. OEM Codes Supplied With The Unit Make It Easy To Find The Correct Part For Workshop Repairs Or DIY Replacements.
Designed For Professional Workshops And Experienced DIYers, This Seatbelt Assembly Is Suited For Safety-Focused Repairs Where Original-Style Performance Is Required. The Unit Restores Proper Restraint Functionality After Wear, Damage Or When The Existing Pretensioner Has Been Triggered. Typical Search Queries Include Part Numbers 96612288XX, 8974TQ And 8974T5, Which Help Technicians Quickly Locate The Correct Item In Parts Catalogs.
Technical Information
- Manufacturer: Peugeot (Stellantis)
- Model: Peugeot 307 Five-Door
- Product Codes: 96612288XX; 8974TQ; 8974T5
- Additional Numbers: OEM Variants May Vary Between Production Batches
Function And Features
The Seatbelt Assembly Provides Primary Occupant Restraint For The Front Passenger. The Pyrotechnic Pretensioner Activates In A Crash Event To Retract The Belt Webbing Rapidly, Removing Slack And Positioning The Occupant For Optimal Airbag Interaction. The Retractor Contains A Locking Mechanism That Engages Under Sudden Deceleration, While The Webbing And Buckle Maintain Secure Attachment Throughout Normal Use.
Installation Recommendations
- Disconnect Battery Before Work And Wait At Least 10 Minutes To Allow System Capacitance To Discharge.
- Remove Interior Trim Panels As Required To Access The Retractor And Lower Anchor Points.
- Unbolt The Old Retractor, Disconnect The Electrical Connector (If Present) And Remove The Lower Anchor Stud.
- Fit The Replacement Unit In Reverse Order. Ensure The Webbing Routes Correctly And That The Unit Is Mounted With The Original Orientation.
- Tighten Fasteners To Manufacturer’S Torque Specifications And Replace Any Single-Use Fixings If Required.
- After Installation, Check Retractor Free Movement, Buckle Latching, And That No Airbag Or SRS Faults Remain—Use A Diagnostic Tool To Clear Codes If Necessary.
- Always Follow Vehicle Manufacturer Procedures To Avoid Damage To SRS Components.
Why This Part Fails Most Often
- Deployment During A Collision: Pyrotechnic Pretensioners Are Single-Use And Must Be Replaced After Activation.
- Corrosion Or Water Ingress: Moisture Can Affect The Retractor Mechanism Or Electrical Contacts.
- Wiring Or Connector Damage: Faulty Connections Can Prevent Pretensioner Activation.
- Wear And Tear Of The Webbing: Fraying, Cuts Or Contamination Reduce Effectiveness.
- Mechanical Seizure Of The Retractor: Dirt, Debris Or Internal Spring Failure Can Stop Proper Retraction/Locking.
Replacement And Safety Notes
Replace The Seatbelt Assembly Immediately After Any Deployment Or If There Is Visible Damage, Poor Retraction, Or A Fault Reported By The SRS System. Seatbelt Pretensioners Are Safety-Critical Components—Do Not Attempt To Repair The Pyrotechnic Element. Use Correct OEM Or Equivalent Parts To Maintain Crash Performance.
Purchase Tips
Search By OEM Codes 96612288XX, 8974TQ Or 8974T5 For Fast Lookup In Parts Catalogs. Select A Unit That Matches The Exact Mounting Location And Connector Type On The Vehicle To Ensure A Smooth Replacement Process.
