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 SRS parts from another vehicle. When replace parts, replace them with new parts.
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF INSIDE PLATE
Remove the front door scuff inside plate.
2. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the lap belt outer anchor cover.
b. Remove the front seat outer belt floor anchor.
c. Remove the lower center pillar garnish as shown in the illustration.
3. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
a. Remove the 2 clips.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the center pillar garnish.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT SHOULDER ANCHOR
5. REMOVE 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.
a. 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 negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
b. 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 item 1-(b)or 2-(b).
- If the front seat outer belt has been dropped.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the seat belt pretensioner, see 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 in the specified torque.
- If the front seat outer belt has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or any identified 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 RETRACTOR OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
a. Install the retractor of front seat outer belt with the 2 bolts.
Torque:
Upper bolt: 7.5 N.m (76 kgf.cm, 66 in.lbf)
Lower bolt: 41 N.m (420 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT SHOULDER ANCHOR
Torque: 41 N.m (420 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf)
3. INSTALL CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
4. INSTALL LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
5. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHOR
Torque: 41 N.m (420 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf)
6. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF INSIDE PLATE