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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Component Location
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Filler-Neck Assembly Removal
1. Lift the vehicle. 2. Disconnect the fuel filler hose (A). 3. Disconnect the ventilation tube quick-connector ...

Direct Electro Hydraulic Actuator Coupling Description
4WD ECU processes signals from various sensors and determines the current road and driving conditions. The ECU then utilizes this information to implement precision control over the 4WD coupl ...