A method is provided for controlling point-to-multipoint communications. A bridge bolt rotationally fixed to the inboard ends of the torsion bars is threaded into a locking base, and the switching mechanism prevents bridge bolt translation relative to the locking base in a default condition to limit seat belt load with the first torsion bar. The method employs the following steps. In another aspect of the invention, a connector extension is attached to the connector and to the seal.