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Repair procedures: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
  2. Remove the front seat.

    (Refer to Body - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  3. Remove the rear seat.

    (Refer to Body - "REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

  4. Remove the front anchor seat belt (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Front Anchor Seat Belt
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    NOTE: When replacing anchor pretensioner, make sure to use the assigned tools to remove the anchor safety belt connector (A).

    Tools to be used 

    Tool A: hex wrench screwdriver or drill with diameter of 3 mm and length of 56 mm or more.

    Tool B: screwdriver or drill with diameter of 3 mm.

    Fig 2: Removing Anchor Safety Belt Connector
    G10567257Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
    1. Insert the tool (A) vertically into the hole (F). Then, tilt it over 10° as shown in the figure.
      NOTE: When tilted 10°, tool (A) pushes and rotates the internal part (C).
    2. Insert and push the tool (B) vertically into the hole (E). Then, anchor safety belt connector (D) will be disconnected.
    Fig 3: Identifying Anchor Safety Belt Connector
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    Fig 4: Inserting Tool Vertically Into Hole
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  5. Remove the door scuff trim.

    (Refer to Body - "INTERIOR TRIM ")

  6. Remove the center pillar trim.

    (Refer to Body - "INTERIOR TRIM ")

  7. Remove the floor carpet assembly.

    (Refer to Body - "FLOOR CARPET ")

  8. Disconnect the anchor pretensioner (A)
  9. Loosen the mounting bolt (B) and remove the anchor pretensioner
    Fig 5: Loosening Mounting Bolt
    G10567260Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA