Removal & Installation
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- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.
- Remove front seat and B-pillar trim. Open cable strap for plug on seat belt pretensioner. Disconnect electrical connector from seat belt pretensioner. Remove seat belt pretensioner mounting bolt. Note position of seat belt pretensioner on seat. Remove seat belt pretensioner.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Replace micro encapsulated seat belt pretensioner mounting bolt and cable strap. Tighten seat belt pretensioner mounting bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.