Front Seat Belt Removal and Installation

Front Seat Belt Removal and Installation

Reference: Front Seat Belt Components

WARNING:
^ Never attempt to disassemble or repair the retractor (seat belt pretensioner). If any abnormality is found, be sure to replace it with new one as an assembly.
^ Be sure to read Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Seat Belt before starting to work and observe every precaution during work. Neglecting them may result in personal injury or unactivation of the seat belt pretensioner when necessary.

Removal
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
2. Disable air bag system. Refer to Disabling Air Bag System:Except advanced Air Bag or Disabling Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag.
3. Remove center pillar lower trim.
4. Disconnect connector (1) from retractor (seat belt pretensioner) (2) as following steps.
a. Unlock lock button (3) by pulling it.




b. After unlocked, disconnect connector.

5. Remove front seat belts from the vehicle.

Installation

Reference: Front Seat Belt Inspection

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following.
^ Seat belt anchor bolts should have an unified fine thread (7/16-20 UNF). Under no circumstances should any different sized or metric screw threads be used.
^ Connect seat belt pretensioner connector (1) to retractor (seat belt pretensioner) securely as following steps.
a. Make sure that lock button (2) is unlock position.
b. Insert connector to retractor (seat belt pretensioner) until it stops with unlocked lock button (2).




c. Lock connector securely by showing in lock button (2).

^ Enable air bag system. Refer to Enabling Air Bag System:Except advanced Air Bag or Enabling Air Bag System:Advanced Air Bag.