Seat Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT).
- Do not drop the Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) or allow contact with water, grease, oil. Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
- Do not place anything on the Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT).
- Do not expose the Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) to temperature over 93 °C (200 °F).
- Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) functions one time only. Be sure to replace the Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) after it is deployed.
- Be sure to wear gloves and safety goggles when handling the deployed Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT).




1. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes.
2. Remove ignition key from the vehicle.




3. Remove seat belt lower anchor bolts.




4. Remove seat belt upper anchor bolt.
5. Remove the center pillar lower trim.




1. Remove the front door scuff trim.




2. Remove the rear door scuff trim.




3. Remove the front/rear door opening weatherstrip.




4. Remove the center pillar lower trim.

6. Remove the center pillar upper trim.
1. Remove the center pillar upper trim cap.




2. Unscrew the screws (3).

3. Remove the center pillar upper trim.

7. Remove the seat-belt pretensioner (BPT).
1. Disconnect the gas generator connector.




2. Remove the retractor bolt (1).




3. Disconnect the seat-belt pretensioner connector.

INSTALLATION




1. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from battery and wait for at least three minutes.
2. Remove ignition key from the vehicle.
3. Install a Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) with bolt.
4. Install the upper anchor bolt.

Tightening Torque (Seat Belt Upper Anchor Bolt) : 40 - 55 N.m (28.9 - 39.8 lb.ft)

5. Install the lower anchor bolt.

Tightening Torque (Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt) : 40 - 55 N.m (28.9 - 39.8 lb.ft)

6. Install the center pillar trim.
7. Install the front door scuff trim.
8. Install the seat assembly.
9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
10. After installing the Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT), confirm proper system operation:
- Turn the ignition switch ON; the SRS indicator light should blink for about six times and then go off.