Restraints

Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) Repair Procedures

14steps
~84min
3/5difficulty
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 three minutes before starting work.
  2. Remove the door scuff plate. (Refer to Body - "Interior Trim")
  3. Remove the center pillar trim. (Refer to Body - "Interior Trim")
  4. Loosen the seat belt pretensioner mounting bolts (A) and remove the seat belt pretensioner.
  5. Disconnect the seat belt pretensioner connector (B).

Installation

  1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least three minutes.
  3. Install the seat belt pretensioner with the bolts (A).
  4. Connect the seat belt pretensioner connector (B).

    Tightening torque: Bolt B: 39.2 ~ 54 N·m

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

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