CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Click here.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the RH side.
INSTALL SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Check that the ignition switch is turned to OFF.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative battery terminal.
CAUTION:
After disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal, wait for at least 90 seconds before starting the operation.
Connect the airbag connector, as shown in the illustration.
Install the side airbag sensor with the nut.
INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
Check the angle of inclination required to lock the retractor.
Gently incline the retractor from its initial position. Check that the belt does not lock when the retractor is inclined 15° or less in any direction. Also, check that the belt locks when the inclination of the retractor is 45° or more.
Note
Do not disassemble the retractor.
If the operation is not as specified, replace the front seat outer belt.
Hook the lower stay of the retractor onto the 2 body hooks.
Tighten bolt A, and then tighten bolt B.
Install the through anchor with the bolt.
Check that the through anchor rotates smoothly.
Install the lap outer anchor plate with the bolt.
Check that the ELR locks.
Note
The check should be performed with the front seat outer belt installed.
Do not allow the anchor part of the front seat outer belt and the protruding parts of the floor panel to overlap.
With the belt installed, check that the belt locks when it is pulled out quickly.
If the operation is not as specified, replace the front seat outer belt.
Remove the bolt and lap outer anchor plate.
Connect the pretensioner connector, as shown in the illustration.
INSTALL CENTER PILLAR GARNISH UPPER
Engage the clip and claw, and install the center pillar garnish.
Install the lap outer anchor plate of the front seat outer belt with the bolt.
INSTALL CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER
Engage the 2 clips and 3 claws, and install the center pillar garnish.
INSTALL REAR SEAT SIDE GARNISH
Engage the clip and 6 claws, and install the rear seat side garnish.
Install the clip.
INSTALL REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
Install the lap outer anchor plate of the rear seat outer belt with the bolt.
INSTALL REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
Install the rear door opening trim weatherstrip.
INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
Install the front door opening trim weatherstrip.
INSTALL REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY (for Separate Seat Type)
Place the rear seat back in the cabin.
Using several steps, install and tighten the 4 nuts, 4 bolts and 2 rear seat inner belts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Lock the 2 hooks.
INSTALL REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY (for Bench Seat Type)
Place the rear seat back in the cabin.
Using several steps, install and tighten the 2 nuts and 2 bolts uniformly in the sequence shown in the illustration.
Engage the 2 hooks.
INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Separate Seat Type)
Engage the 4 hooks and install the rear seat cushion.
INSTALL REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY (for Bench Seat Type)
Engage the 4 hooks and install the rear seat cushion.
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT