Outer Rear Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing And Installing, Sedan: Removing

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-- Remove the rear outer belt end fitting. Refer to REAR OUTER BELT END FITTING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear shelf. Refer to REAR SHELF, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the luggage compartment side trim. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear seat belt guides. Refer to REAR SEAT BELT GUIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SEDAN .

-- Remove the noise insulation for the automatic belt retractor.

Versions with Rear Seat Belt Tensioner Igniter

WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING (PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS) .

-- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY .

WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Disconnect the connector.

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-- Release the connector lock -2- with a small screwdriver -arrow- and disconnect the connector -1-.

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-- Remove the bolt -1-.

-- Push the three-point seat belt -2- toward the rear in direction of -arrow- and remove it from the mount.