DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system Click here.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the lap belt outer anchor cover.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure to remove the cover on the other side.
SEPARATE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt and separate the front seat outer belt assembly LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.
Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Put protective tape around the rear door scuff plate.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips.
Disengage the 5 claws and remove the the rear door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
Disengage the 3 claws and 5 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
Remove the 2 screws.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the center pillar garnish LH by pulling it down.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
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 to release the lock, and disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 bolts and the front seat outer belt assembly.