REAR SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Incorrect handling of the rear seat belt (rear 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 rear seat belt (rear 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].)

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 seat belt from the guide.

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4.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Rear package tray (See REAR PACKAGE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Trunk side upper trim (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Rear pillar trim (See REAR PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5.  Remove the bolts.

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6.  Remove the rear seat belt anchor.

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

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8.  Disconnect the connectors.

9.  Remove the bolts.

10.  Remove the rear seat belt.

11.  Install in the reverse order of removal. (See Bolt Installation Note.)

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

13.  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.)

Bolt Installation Note

1.  Temporarily tighten bolt A.

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2.  Completely tighten bolt B.

3.  Completely tighten bolt A.