Description
Left Or Right Rear Side Seat Belt For CITROËN Xsara Picasso. Side For Driver Or Passenger. Color FXX – Black.
This rear side seat belt is an OEM-fit replacement designed for Citroën Xsara Picasso vehicles. It is supplied in Black (FXX) and is available for installation on either the left or right rear side seating position. The part is ideal for professional workshops and experienced DIY mechanics looking to restore occupant restraint functionality after wear, damage or following a collision.
Technical Information
- Manufacturer: Stellantis (Citroën)
- Model: Citroën Xsara Picasso
- Product Codes: 96314758XX, 8973SA
- Additional Numbers: 8973.SA, (N68)
Compatibility And Fitment
Fits Rear Side Seat Positions On Citroën Xsara Picasso. Confirm Side Requirement (Left Or Right) Before Installation. Designed To Replace Factory Rear Side Belt Assemblies With Matching Mounting Points And Color Finish.
Function And Features
The Seat Belt Assembly Secures Rear Side Occupants In The Event Of A Crash, Controlling Forward Movement And Working Together With Other Restraint Systems. The Assembly Typically Includes A Webbing Strap, Buckle End, Retractor Mechanism And Anchor Points. Depending On Vehicle Specification, The Retractor May Include A Locking Mechanism Or Pretensioner — Check Vehicle Equipment Level Before Installation.
Installation Recommendations
- Remove Interior Trim Panels To Access Belt Retractor And Anchors. Keep Fasteners Organized For Reassembly.
- Unbolt The Retractor And Lower Anchor Using The Correct Socket Size; Refit New Unit In The Same Orientation.
- Tighten Mounting Bolts To Manufacturer Torque Specifications Using A Torque Wrench.
- If Vehicle Is Equipped With A Pretensioner Or Any SRS-Related Component, Disconnect The Battery And Wait At Least 10 Minutes Before Starting Work To Minimize Risk Of Accidental Deployment.
- After Installation, Check Webbing Routing, Buckle Operation And Retractor Function. Perform A Visual Inspection For Twists, Frays Or Obstructions.
- Professional Fitting Is Recommended When Access Requires Airbag System Interaction Or Specialized Tools.
Why It Most Commonly Fails
- Wear And Abrasion Of Webbing From Frequent Use Or Contact With Sharp Edges.
- Contamination By Oil, Chemicals Or Dirt Causing Stiffness Or Reduced Retraction.
- Corrosion Of Mounting Hardware Or Anchors, Especially In Older Vehicles Or In Areas With Road Salt.
- Pretensioner Activation During A Collision — After Deployment The Belt Assembly Must Be Replaced.
- Faulty Retractor Mechanism Or Locking Tongue Malfunction Due To Internal Component Failure.
Notes
Replace Any Seat Belt Showing Cuts, Fraying, Stiffness, Or Signs Of Previous Deployment. Always Use Correct OEM-Equivalent Parts And Follow Manufacturer Procedures For Safe And Reliable Operation.
