Outer Seat Belt Assembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Do not drop or subject the pretensioner to any impact.
Since the pretensioner and bracket are integrated as a unit, do not disassemble them.

Before starting the work, turn the ignition switch to OFF, disconnect the battery ground cable, and wait for 60 seconds or more.
Tilt the backrest forward and move the seat to the front most position.
Remove the center pillar lower trim. < Refer to REMOVAL , Lower Inner Trim. >
Remove the shoulder anchor.

Fig 1: Identifying Anchor Cover And Shoulder Anchor Bolt
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1. Remove the anchor cover (A).
2. Loosen the shoulder anchor bolt (B), and then detach the shoulder anchor from center pillar.
Disconnect the connector of the belt tension sensor on passenger's seat.
Turn over the floor mat to disconnect the belt tension sensor connector.
Remove the three bolts to remove the seat belt retractor.

Fig 2: Locating Seat Belt Retractor Bolts
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Remove the center pillar upper trim. < Refer to REMOVAL , Upper Inner Trim. >
Remove the two bolts to remove the adjustable anchor assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Adjustable Anchor Assembly Bolts
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