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 lower center pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Center Pillar Trim")
  2. Remove the center pillar upper garnish. (Refer to Body Trim - "Center Pillar Garnish")
  3. After loosening the mounting bolt, remove the front seat belt upper anchor (A).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

  4. After disconnecting the connectors (A) by pressing the lock pin, loosen the mounting bolts, then remove the front seat belt retractor (B).

    Tightening torque: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    • Make sure the connector is properly connected.
    • Replace all damaged clips.

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