Body (Interior and Exterior)

Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Repair Procedures

5steps
~30min
2/5difficulty
02040608010053.940N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  • When installing the seat belt, take care not to damage the pretensioner.
  1. Remove the center pillar upper garnish. (Refer to Body Trim - "Center Pillar Garnish")
  2. Loosen the upper front seat belt anchor mounting bolt, and remove the upper front seat belt anchor (A).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

  3. Disconnect the connector (A).
  4. Loosen the mounting bolt and remove the front seat belt pretensioner (A).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • After installing the front seat belt pretensioner, make sure the airbag indicator illuminates for approximately 6 seconds when the ignition is turned on, and then goes off.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

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