CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
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.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
REMOVE REAR STEP COVER
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH COVER
REMOVE CENTER LOWER PILLAR GARNISH
Tech Tips
When removing the center pillar garnish cover, connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal and operate the power seat switch to move the front seat and seatback to the foremost upright position.
After moving the front seat, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the bolt and seat belt anchor.
Detach the 2 claws and 7 clips, and remove the center lower pillar garnish.
REMOVE REAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut and shoulder anchor.
Disconnect the pretensioner connector labeled A as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect the tension reducer connector labeled B.
w/ Pre-Crash Safety System:
Disconnect the pre-crash safety system connector labeled C.
Remove the bolt and seat belt.
REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and anchor plate.