Seat belt pretensioner

Removal

NOTICE:

• If the wiring connector of the seat belt pretensioner is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, diagnostic trouble codes will be recorded.
• Never use seat belt pretensioner from another vehicle.

  When replacing seat belt pretensioner, replace it with a new one.

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE

2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM

3. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

4. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM

5. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH

(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the center pillar garnish cover.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Using a screwdriver, remove the center pillar lower garnish as shown in the illustration.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT SHOULDER ANCHOR

7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHOR

8. REMOVE RETRACTOR OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT

CAUTION: Never disassemble the retractor of front seat outer belt.

NOTICE: When removing the retractor of front seat outer belt, take care not to pull the seat belt pretensioner wire harness.

(a) Disconnect the pretensioner connector in the order "A" and "B" as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION: When removing the seat belt pretensioner, work must be started 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.

(b) Remove the bolt and retractor of front seat outer belt.