FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Incorrect handling of the front seat belt (front pre-tensioner seat belt) may cause the pre-tensioner to activate (deploy) unexpectedly and cause injury. Read the SRS air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling a front seat belt (front pre-tensioner seat belt). (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM].)

•  The side air bag sensor is installed below the rear door. When working around the rear door, disconnect the battery negative terminal and do not apply excessive impact to the inside of the rear door.

Caution

•  If the retractor is disassembled, it will not activate correctly due to looseness and excessive play of the internal parts, therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.

1.  Switch the ignition OFF.

2.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3.  Remove the rear door lower trim. (See REAR DOOR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  While pressing the position of arrow (1) shown in the figure on the adjuster anchor cover, pull in the direction of arrow (2), and remove the adjuster anchor cover.

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5.  Pull out the connector stopper plate using a flathead screwdriver.

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6.  Disconnect the connectors.

7.  Remove the clips.

8.  Remove bolt A.

9.  Remove bolts B. (See Bolt B Installation Note.)

10.  Remove bolts C. (See Bolts D and C Installation Note.)

11.  Remove bolts D. (See Bolts D and C Installation Note.)

12.  Remove the front seat belt.

13.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

14.  Switch the ignition ON (ignition off or on).

15.  Verify that the air bag/seat belt pre-tensioner system warning light turns on for approx. 6 s and turns off.

•  If the air bag/pre-tensioner warning light does not work properly, verify the DTCs. (See DTC INSPECTION.)

Bolts D and C Installation Note

1.  Temporarily tighten bolts D.

2.  Completely tighten bolts D.

3.  Temporarily tighten bolts C.

4.  Completely tighten bolts C.

Bolt B Installation Note

1.  Temporarily tighten bolts B.

2.  Completely tighten bolts B.