Front Seat Belts

Seat Belts

Front Seat Belts

• Removal and installation is described for the left-hand side of the vehicle. Removal and installation for the right-hand side is performed in the same manner.

Removing

CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for belt tensioners. Refer to => [ Belt Tensioner Safety Precautions ] Belt Tensioner Safety Precautions.

- Disconnect vehicle battery.

- Remove upper B-pillar trim. Refer to => [ Upper B-Pillar Trim ] Upper B-Pillar Trim.

- Remove lower B-pillar trim. Refer to => [ Lower B-Pillar Trim ] Lower B-Pillar Trim.

- Remove the bolt - 1 - (40 Nm) and remove belt anchor - 2 - from body.

CAUTION!
The bolt => [ 1 Bolt ] Removal and Replacement is micro-encapsulated and must be heated using a hot air gun before loosening. While doing this, protect the neighboring seat belt against excessive heat with a moist towel.

• Bolt is micro-encapsulated and must be replaced after each loosening.

• Before installing the new bolt, threads on nut must be cleaned, re-cut if necessary.

- Remove screw - 3 - (40 Nm) and remove automatic belt retractors - 4 - from B-pillar.

CAUTION!
Electrostatic discharges can lead to an unintended deployment of the airbag. Therefore, mechanic must electrostatic discharge him-/herself before disconnecting harness connector. This is done by briefly grasping the chassis or door striker.

- Disconnect wiring harness - 5 -.

- Remove the bolts - 6 - (4.5 Nm) and remove belt guide - 7 -.

- Remove bolt - 8 - (40 Nm) and remove belt relay - 9 - from belt height adjuster.





Installing

To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.