Restraints

Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) Repair Procedures

17steps
~102min
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 Trim")
  5. Remove the upper anchor bolt.
  6. Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner connector (C).
  7. Loosen the seat belt pretensioner mounting bolts (A, B) and remove the seat belt pretensioner.

Installation

  1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least thirty seconds.
  3. Install the seat belt pretensioner using the bolts (A, B).

    Tightening torque Bolt B: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

  4. Connect the seat belt pretensioner (BPT) connector (C).
  5. Install the upper anchor bolts.

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

  6. Install the center pillar trim. (Refer to Body - "Center Pillar Trim")
  7. Install the door scuff trim. (Refer to Body - "Door Scuff Trim")
  8. Insert the seat belt into the anchor tensioner (A).
    Make sure the stopper pin is inserted correctly.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable.
  10. After installing the seat belt pretensioner, check the system operation:
    • Turn the ignition ON; the SRS indicator should illuminate for approximately six seconds, then turn off.

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