CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH side.
The procedure described below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.
REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER
DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip.
DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
Disconnect rear door opening trim weatherstrip.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
Remove the nut to separate the shoulder anchor of the front seat outer belt assembly.
| *1 | Locking Button |
| *a | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, pull out the locking button to release the lock and disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
Remove the bolt.
Disengage the guides to remove the front seat outer belt assembly.
REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR PLATE SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the guide to remove the front shoulder belt anchor plate sub-assembly.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COVER
Disengage the guide to remove the front seat belt retractor cover.