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Front Seat Belt Removal/Installation [Standard Deployment Control System]





FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM]

WARNING:
- Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally deploy the pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the front seat belt. Air Bag System Service Warnings Air Bag System Service Cautions

WARNING:
- The side air bag sensor is attached to the lower part of the B-pillar. When working around the B-pillar, disconnect the negative battery cable avoiding excessive impact to the lower part of the B-pillar.

CAUTION:
- The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs, the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.

1. Switch the ignition to off.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1min or more. Removal and Replacement

3. Remove the front scuff plate. Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

4. Remove the rear scuff plate. Rear Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim. B-Pillar Lower Trim Removal/Installation

6. Remove the cover.






7. Remove the bolt A.

8. Remove the bolt B.

9. Remove the front seat belt.

10. Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.






11. Disconnect the pre-tensioner seat belt connector.

12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

13. Switch the ignition to ON.

14. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.

- If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. Standard Deployment Control System