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

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

-- Remove the side trim panel. Refer to SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Thread the belt webbing out of the side trim.

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

-- 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 .
Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING .

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Disconnect the battery ground 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.

-- To do this, release the connector lock -3- using a small screwdriver -1- and remove the electrical connector -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Releasing Connector Lock

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Continuation for All Vehicles:

Fig 2: Loosening Bolt -1

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-- Loosen the bolt -1-.

-- Disengage the three-point seat belt -2- in direction of -arrow- and remove it.