Removal and Replacement
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERREMOVAL
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 INSIDE SCUFF PLATE
Using a screwdriver, remove the front door inside scuff plate.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. REMOVE REAR DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE
Using a screwdriver, remove the rear door inside 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 CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
Remove the center pillar lower garnish as shown in the illustration.
6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the shoulder anchor cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the bolt and shoulder anchor.
c. Using a screwdriver, remove the floor anchor cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
d. Remove the bolt and floor anchor.
e. Remove the retractor of 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.
1. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION: When removing the seat belt pretensioner, work must be started within 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
2. Remove the upper bolt and retractor of front seat outer belt.
NOTE: Except when disposing of the seat belt pretensioner, do not remove the shoulder belt anchor plate from the retractor.
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 if 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.
1. Install the retractor of front seat outer belt with the upper bolt.
Torque: 7.8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)
2. Connect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
b. Install the floor anchor with the bolt.
Torque: 41 N.m (420 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf)
c. Install the floor anchor cover.
d. Install the shoulder anchor with the bolt.
Torque: 41 N.m (420 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf)
e. Install the shoulder anchor cover.
2. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
Install the center pillar lower garnish to the body.
3. INSTALL FRONT PART OF REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM
4. INSTALL REAR PART OF FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM
5. INSTALL REAR DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE
Install the rear door inside scuff plate to the body.
6. INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE
Install the front door inside scuff plate to the body.