Seat Belt Systems: Service and Repair

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal and remove the ignition key from the vehicle.

CAUTION: Wait at least 30 seconds.




2. Remove seat belt lower anchor bolts (2).

Tightening Torque : 40 - 55 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kg.m, 28.9 - 39.8 Ib.ft)




3. Remove seat belt upper anchor bolts (2).

Tightening Torque : 40 - 55 N.m (4.0 - 5.5 kg.m, 28.9 - 39.8 Ib.ft)

4. Remove the center pillar lower trim.




1. Remove the front door scuff trim.




2. Remove the rear door scuff trim.




3. Remove the front/rear door opening weatherstrip.




4. Remove the center pillar lower trim.

5. Remove the center pillar upper trim.
1. Remove the center pillar upper trim cap.




2. Unscrew the screws (3).

3. Remove the center pillar upper trim.

6. Remove the seat-belt pretensioner (BPT).
1. Disconnect the gas generator connector.




2. Remove the retractor bolt (1).




3. Disconnect the seat-belt pretensioner connector.

CAUTION:
- Never attempt to disassemble or repair the BPT.
- Do not drop the BPT or allow contact with water, grease, oil.Replace it if a dent, crack, deformation or rust is detected.
- Do not place anything on the BPT.
- Do not expose the BPT to temperature over 93 °C (200 °F).
- BPT functions one time only. Be sure to replace the BPT after it is deployed.
- Be sure to wear gloves and safety goggles when handling the deployed BPT.

INSTALLATION

1. Installation procedure is reverse order of REMOVAL.