Removal and Replacement
REMOVALNOTE:
- If the wiring connector of the seat belt pretensioner is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON diagnostic trouble codes will be recorded.
- Never use seat belt pretensioner from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
1. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Using a screwdriver, remove the door scuff plate.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM
3. REMOVE REAR SEAT
4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRAY
a. Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the luggage compartment tray.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
5. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT
6. REMOVE REAR DECK TRIM COVER
a. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 hooks.
b. Remove the 3 clips.
c. Using a screwdriver, remove the rear deck trim cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
7. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL
a. Remove the screw and No. 1 luggage compartment trim hook.
b. RH side:
Using a screwdriver, remove the rear room light, then disconnect the connector.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
c. Remove the 2 clips.
d. Using a screwdriver, remove the deck trim side panel.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
8. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK HINGE
9. REMOVE REAR SEATBACK LOCK STRIKER
10. REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHORS
11. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM PANEL
Using a screwdriver, remove the quarter trim panel.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
12. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT SHOULDER ANCHOR
13. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHOR
14. 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 the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
b. Disconnect the connector.
c. 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 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.
- 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.
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: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
c. Connect the retractor switch connector.
2. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT SHOULDER ANCHOR
Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)
3. INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHOR
Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)
4. INSTALL QUARTER TRIM PANEL
5. INSTALL REAR SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHOR
Torque: 43 N.m (440 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)
6. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK LOCK STRIKER
7. INSTALL REAR SEATBACK HINGE
8. INSTALL DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL
9. INSTALL REAR DECK TRIM COVER
10. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT
11. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRAY
12. INSTALL REAR SEAT
13. INSTALL PACKAGE TRAY TRIM
14. INSTALL DOOR SCUFF PLATE