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Removal and Replacement

SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER

REMOVAL


NOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the supplemental restraint system is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, diagnostic trouble codes will be recorded.
- Never use SRS parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM
3. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE
4. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM
5. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
6. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH
7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT

CAUTION: Never disassemble the front seat outer belt.

NOTE: When removing the front seat outer belt, take care not to pull the seat belt pretensioner wire harness.

a. Remove the floor anchor cover.
b. Remove the bolt and floor anchor.
c. Remove the shoulder anchor cover.
d. Remove the bolt and shoulder anchor.




e. Disconnect the tension reducer connector.
f. Using a flat-head screwdriver, pull out the locking button of the connector for pretensioner to unlock it.
g. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
h. Remove the 2 bolts and front seat outer belt.

REPLACEMENT

REPLACE REQUIREMENTS


In the following cases, replace the seat belt pretensioner.
- If the seat belt pretensioner has been activated.
- If the seat belt pretensioner has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If the front seat outer belt has been found to be faulty during the check in items 1-(b) or 2-(b).
- If the front seat outer belt has been dropped.

CAUTION: For removal and installation of the seat belt pretensioner see seat belt pretensioner. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Never use seat belt pretensioner from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
- Make sure that the front seat outer belt is installed with the specified torque.
- If the front seat outer belt has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the front seat outer belt with a new one.
- When installing the front seat outer belt, take care that the wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.

1. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
a. Install the retractor with the 2 bolts.

Torque:
Upper bolt: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf)
Lower bolt: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)


b. Install the shoulder anchor with the bolt.

Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)

c. Install the shoulder anchor cap.
d. Install the floor anchor with the bolt.

Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)

e. Install the floor anchor cover.




f. Connect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.

NOTE: When connecting pretensioner connector to the front seat outer belt assembly; set the locking button of the connector into the lock condition.

g. Connect the tension reducer connector.

2. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH
3. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
4. INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM
5. INSTALL REAR DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE
6. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM
7. INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE