Seat Belt PRETENSIONER: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Never use seat belt pretensioner from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
Make sure that the front seat outer belt is installed with the specified torque.
If the front seat outer belt has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the front seat outer belt with a new one.
When installing the front seat outer belt, take care that the wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.

Install front seat outer belt .
1. Install the retractor of front seat outer belt.
  1. Install the retractor of front seat outer belt with the bolt.
    Torque: 4.9 N.m (50 kgf.cm, 43 in.lbf)
  2. Connect the pretensioner connector as shown in Fig 1.
    
    Fig 1: Locating Seat Belt Pretensioner Connectors
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  3. Connect the tension reducer connector.
  NOTE: When handling the pretensioner connector and tension reducer, take care not to damage the wire harness.
2. Install the floor anchor with the bolt.
  Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)
3. Install the floor anchor cover.
4. Install the shoulder anchor with the bolt.
  Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)
5. Install the shoulder anchor cover.
Install center pillar lower garnish .

Fig 2: Installing Center Pillar Lower Garnish & Identifying Clips
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Install the center pillar lower garnish to the body.
Install front door opening trim .
Install rear door opening trim .
Install rear door inside scuff plate .

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Door Inside Scuff Plate Clips
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Install the rear door inside scuff plate to the body.
Install front door inside scuff plate .

Fig 4: Identifying Front Door Inside Scuff Plate Clips
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Install the front door inside scuff plate to the body.