Removal and Replacement
Seat Belt:
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 outer seat belt, take care not to pull the seat belt pretensioner wire harness.
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the cover of the front seat cushion shield.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the bolts and floor anchor from the front seat.
c. Remove the bolt and shoulder anchor.
d. Disconnect the connector.
e. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
f. Disconnect the retractor switch connector.
g. 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 seat belt pretensioner from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
a. Install the front seat belt parts by following the reverse order of removal and torque the following bolts.
1. Front seat outer belt retractor upper bolt
Torque: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf)
2. Front seat outer belt retractor lower bolt
Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)
3. Seat belt shoulder anchor
Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)
4. Seat belt floor anchor
Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)
NOTE:
- 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.
b. Connect the connector
c. Connect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
d. Connect the retractor switch 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