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Restraints

Emergency Fastening Device (EFD)

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

Description

The Emergency Fastening Device (EFD) operates together with the seat belt pretensioner when the crash activation conditions are met.

It is an auxiliary device that instantly pulls the seat belts toward the anchor in a frontal collision to protect the driver and front passenger from being thrown forward.

It is located next to the anchor on the driver and passenger seats and is supported by two cables.

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Emergency Fastening Device (EFD)

Repair Procedures

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait at least three minutes before starting work.

  2. Remove the door scuff trim.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - Door Scuff Trim)

  3. Remove the center pillar trim.

    (Refer to Body (Interior and Exterior) - "Center Pillar Garnish")

  4. Remove the EFD connector (A).

  5. Remove the EFD mounting bolt.

    Tightening torque: 39.2–54 N·m

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