CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
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
The power window system utilizes a mechanism that the door glass moves down slightly when the door is opened, and that the glass moves up when closing the door in order to prevent the door molding from being damaged. When the battery negative (-) terminal needs to be disconnected for servicing, fully open the driver and passenger door glasses in advance.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER
REMOVE QUARTER TRIM LID SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE REAR WINDOW SIDE GARNISH
REMOVE REAR QUARTER TRIM FRONT GARNISH
DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Floor Anchor Cover |
Turn back the floor anchor cover.
Loosen the bolt and disconnect the floor anchor of the front seat outer belt assembly.
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH
REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
Loosen the bolt and disconnect the shoulder anchor of the front seat outer belt assembly.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *2 | Pretensioner Connector |
| *3 | Pretensioner Connector Lock |
Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the pretensioner connector lock and disconnect the pretensioner connector.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the 2 bolts and disengage the hook to remove the front seat outer belt assembly.