Seat Belt Pretensioner (Front)
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER (Front)REMOVAL
NOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the seat belt pretensioner is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, diagnostic trouble codes will be recorded.
- Never use seat belt pretensioner from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Using a screwdriver, remove the front door scuff plate.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Using a screwdriver, remove the rear door scuff plate.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. REMOVE REAR PART OF FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM
4. REMOVE FRONT PART OF REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM
5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ANCHOR
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the anchor cover from the front seat.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the nut and anchor from the front seat.
6. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
Using a screwdriver, remove the center pillar lower garnish.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
7. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH
a. Remove the 2 screws.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the center pillar upper garnish.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
8. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
CAUTION: Never disassemble the front seat outer belt.
NOTE: When removing the retractor of front seat outer belt, take care not to pull the seat belt pretensioner wire harness.
a. Remove the nut and front seat outer belt shoulder anchor.
b. Disconnect the connector.
c. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION: When removing the seat belt pretensioner, work must be started 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
d. Remove the 2 bolts and retractor of 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 checking 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 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 of front seat outer belt with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
Upper bolt: 7.5 N.m (75 kgf.cm, 67 in.lbf)
Lower bolt: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
c. Connect the connector.
d. Install the front seat outer belt shoulder anchor with the nut.
Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)
2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ANCHOR
a. Install the front seat outer belt anchor with the nut.
Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)
b. Install the anchor cover to the front seat.
3. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH
Install the center pillar upper garnish with the 2 screws as shown in the illustration.
4. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
Install the center pillar lower garnish to the body.
5. INSTALL FRONT PART OF REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM
6. INSTALL REAR PART OF FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM
7. INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Install the rear door scuff plate to the body.
8. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Install the front door scuff plate to the body.