Restraints

Emergency Front Belt Fixing Device (EFD) Repair Procedures

15steps
~90min
4/5difficulty
02040608010053.940N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds before starting work.
  2. The emergency fastening device (EFD) (A) can be removed by pressing the locking pin (B) in the direction indicated by the arrow.
  3. Remove the door scuff trim. (Refer to Body - "Door Scuff Trim")
  4. Remove the center pillar trim. (Refer to Body - "Center Pillar Garnish")
  5. Disconnect the EFD connector (A).
  6. Loosen the emergency locking device mounting bolt (B) and remove the emergency locking device.

Installation

  1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds.
  3. Install the emergency fastening device with the bolt.

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

  4. Connect the emergency fastening device connector.
  5. Install the center pillar trim. (Refer to Body - "Center Pillar Garnish")
  6. Install the door scuff trim. (Refer to Body - "Door Scuff Trim")
  7. Insert the seat belt into the emergency locking retractor (A).
    Make sure the stopper pin is inserted correctly.
  8. Connect the negative battery cable.
  9. After installing the emergency fastening device, check that the system operates correctly:
    • Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds, then turn off.

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