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Removal [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    NOTE:

    After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Refer to BEFORE DISCONNECTING BATTERY [11/2023 - ]

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

  3. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER (for HV Model) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP 
    1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip.
  6. REMOVE REAR OUTER SEAT TRACK BRACKET COVER 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  7. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14

  8. DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP 
    1. Disconnect the rear door opening trim weatherstrip.
  9. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER 
    1. Disengage the 3 claws to remove the lap belt outer anchor cover.
      GTY877865Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  10. DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the bolt to disconnect the floor anchor of the front seat outer belt assembly.
      GTY877869Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  11. REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

  12. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19

  13. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the shoulder anchor of the front seat outer belt assembly.
      GTY934905Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. for LH Side:
      1. Using a screwdriver, pull out the locking button as shown in the illustration to release the lock and disconnect the pretensioner connector.

        HINT: 

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

        GTY879180Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Protective Tape
        *b Locking Button
        *c Release
    3. Remove the bolt.
      GTY877839Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the front seat outer belt assembly.
    5. for RH Side:
      1. Using a screwdriver, pull out the locking button as shown in the illustration to release the lock and disconnect the pretensioner connector.

        HINT: 

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

        GTY875802Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
        *a Protective Tape
        *b Locking Button
        *c Release
        *d Pretensioner Connector
        *e Selectable Force Limiter Connector
      2. Using a screwdriver, pull out the locking button as shown in the illustration to release the lock and disconnect the selectable force limiter connector.

        HINT: 

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    6. Remove the bolt.
      GTY877833Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    7. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the front seat outer belt assembly.
  14. REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front shoulder belt anchor adjuster assembly is necessary.

    1. Remove the 2 bolts.
      GTY934898Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the guide to remove the front shoulder belt anchor adjuster assembly.
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