SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning
•  Handling the seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally deploy the pre-tensioner seat belt, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt). (See SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See SERVICE CAUTIONS.)
Caution
•  The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs, the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.

Regular Cab (Driver-side and passenger-side)

1.  Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position. (vehicle with pre-tensioner seat belt)

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (vehicle with pre-tensioner seat belt) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WLT-1, WLT-2, WL-3, WL-C, WE-C].)

3.  Remove the anchor cover.

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1
Connector (vehicle with pre-tensioner seat belt)
(See Connector removal note.)
2
Bolt
3
Seat belt

4.  Remove the upper anchor bolt.

5.  Remove the B-pillar trim. (See B-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

8.  Turn the engine switch to the ON position. (vehicle with pre-tensioner seat belt)

9.  Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out. (vehicle with pre-tensioner seat belt)

•  If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.


Connector removal note

1.  Using a screwdriver, pry out the pre-tensioner seat belt connector stopper plate.

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Regular Cab (center)

1.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

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1
Bolt
2
Center seat belt

2.  Install in the reverse order of removal.


Freestyle Cab

1.  Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position. (vehicle with pre-tensioner seat belt)

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (vehicle with pre-tensioner seat belt) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WLT-1, WLT-2, WL-3, WL-C, WE-C].)

3.  Remove the bezel.

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4.  Remove the anchor cover.

5.  Remove the upper anchor bolt and lower anchor bolt.

6.  Remove the rear access panel trim. (See REAR ACCESS PANEL TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Remove the seat belt through the seat belt hole.

8.  Using a screwdriver, pry out the pre-tensioner seat belt connector stopper plate. (vehicle with pre-tensioner seat belt)

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9.  Remove the bolts from the retractor.

10.  Remove the retractor.

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11.  Install in the reverse order of removal.


Double Cab


Front

1.  Turn the engine switch to the LOCK position. (vehicle with pre-tensioner seat belt)

2.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more. (vehicle with pre-tensioner seat belt) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [WLT-1, WLT-2, WL-3, WL-C, WE-C].)

3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Rear seat back (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Rear seat belt upper anchor installation bolt (See Rear)
(4)  Remove the C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)  Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(6)  Remove the B-pillar lower trim (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(7)  Front seat belt upper anchor cover
(8)  Front seat belt upper anchor installation bolt

4.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

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1
Lower anchor cover
2
Connector (vehicle with pre-tensioner seat belt)
(See Connector removal note.)
3
Bolt
4
Seat belt

5.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

6.  Turn the engine switch to the ON position. (vehicle with pre-tensioner seat belt)

7.  Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out. (vehicle with pre-tensioner seat belt)

•  If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system.


Connector removal note

1.  Using a screwdriver, pry out the pre-tensioner seat belt connector stopper plate.

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Rear

1.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Rear seat back (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Rear seat belt upper anchor cover
(4)  Rear seat belt upper anchor installation bolt
(5)  Remove the C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

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1
Bolt
2
Seat belt

3.  Install in the reverse order of removal.