Removal
SEAT BELT: FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Regular Cab): REMOVAL
HINT
* Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
* The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY
(a) for Manual Seat:
Remove the front seat Removal.
(b) for Power Seat:
Remove the front seat Removal.
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE Removal
4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
(a) Partially remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip so that the lower quarter trim panel assembly can be removed Removal.
5. REMOVE UPPER BACK PANEL GARNISH Removal
6. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT BOX LH Removal
7. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT BOX RH Removal
8. REMOVE LOWER QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the cover.
Remove the bolt and seat belt anchor.
Detach the 7 clips and remove the quarter trim panel.
9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the seat belt anchor cover as shown in the illustration.
HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the bolt and disconnect the seat belt's shoulder anchor.
Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
Remove the 2 bolts and seat belt.