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Seat Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

BELT PRETENSIONER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait at least three minutes before beginning work.
2. Remove the seat assembly.
3. Remove the front door scuff trim.
4. Remove the center pillar trim.
5. Remove the lower anchor bolt.
6. Remove the upper anchor bolt.




7. Remove the belt pretensioner fixing bolt.




8. Disconnect the belt pretensioner connector (A).

INSTALLATION
1. Install the new belt pretension with bolt.
2. Install the upper anchor bolt.
3. Install the lower anchor bolt.
4. Install the center pillar trim.
5. Install the front door scuff trim.
6. Install the seat assembly.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
8. After installing the belt pretensioner, confirm proper system operation : Turn the ignition switch ON: the SRS indicator light should blink for about six seconds and then go off.