Seat Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

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 SCUFF PLATE
2. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
3. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT

CAUTION: Never disassemble the front seat outer belt.

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

a. Remove the bolts and floor anchor.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the anchor caps.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

c. Remove the bolt and shoulder anchor.




d. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration
e. w/ Seat belt warning:
Disconnect the retractor switch connector.

f. 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. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.

INSTALLATION

NOTE:
- Never use seal 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 of front seat outer belt 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. WI Seat belt warning:
Connect the retractor switch connector.




c. Connect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
d. Install the front seat outer belt shoulder anchor with the bolt.

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

e. Install the anchor caps.
f. Install the front seat outer belt floor anchor.

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

2. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
3. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE