Kia Sorento: Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) Description

Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) operates as well as Belt Pretensioner at the same time If it gets into its deploy condition after a collision. It is located at near anchor on driver and passenger seat and it is an equipment to make up for the existing short stroke. EFD is supported by two cables and it is an auxiliary equipment to prevent a driver and passenger from breaking away doubly as seat belt is being pulled toward anchor side after a collision.

Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) Installation

1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle. 2. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least thirty seconds. ...

Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) Removal

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work. 2. Remove the EFD cover pad (A). ...

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Driver's and passenger's front air bag
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Removal
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. 2. Disconnect the CVVT oil control valve connector (A). ...

Compressor Removal
1. If the compressor is marginally operable, run the engine at idle speed, and let the air conditioning work for a few minutes, then shut the engine off. ...