Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH
for LHD:
Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.
for RHD:
Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver LH.
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.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER CAP LH
Operate the power seat switch assembly (slide switch) to move the seat to the foremost position.
Detach the 4 claws and guide to remove the seat belt anchor cover cap LH by pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration.
DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the anchor part of the front seat outer belt assembly LH.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate LH.
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Using moulding remover D, detach the 4 clips.
Detach the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
for Standard Body:
for Long Body:
REMOVE CENTER LOWER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Detach the 2 claws and 6 clips, and remove the center lower pillar garnish LH.
REMOVE CENTER UPPER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the claw, guide and remove the center upper pillar garnish LH.
Pass the front seat outer belt floor anchor through the center upper pillar garnish LH.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT GUIDE
Remove the 2 screws and front seat shoulder belt guide.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the nut and disconnect the shoulder anchor of the front seat outer belt assembly.
Using a screwdriver, pull out the locking button in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to release the lock, and disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration labeled A.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
w/ Tension Reducer System:
Disconnect the tension reducer connector labeled B.
w/ Pre-crash Safety System:
Disconnect the pre-crash safety connector labeled C.
Remove the 2 bolts and front seat outer belt assembly LH.
REMOVE HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE ANCHOR MOTOR LH
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the 2 claws and pull the height adjustable anchor motor LH downward to remove it from the front shoulder belt anchor adjuster assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and front shoulder belt anchor adjuster assembly.