Removing the seat-belt extender controller (LCPA)

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING SEAT-BELT ASSISTANT HAND .
Refer to REMOVING REAR SEAT BENCH .
Refer to REMOVING ARMREST SIDE SECTION .
Refer to REMOVING C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
Refer to REMOVING REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING THE SOUND INSULATION ON THE SIDE TRIM PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING SEAT BELT EXTENDER .
Refer to REMOVING THE ARMREST ON THE SIDE TRIM PANEL .

Slide insulation (1) aside as shown.
Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.
Unlock the latch mechanisms (3) .
Pull the seat-belt extender controller (LCPA) (4) in arrow direction from the holder (5) .

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