Section 514 (Seat Belt PRETENSIONER (Front)): Installation

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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 with the 2 bolts.
  Torque:
  
  Upper bolt: 7.5 N.m (75 kgf.cm, 67 in.lbf)
  
  Lower bolt: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)
2. Connect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
3. Connect the connector.
4. Install the front seat outer belt shoulder anchor with the nut.
  Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)
  
  Fig 1: Installing Front Seat Outer Belt
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INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ANCHOR
1. Install the front seat outer belt anchor with the nut.
  Torque: 42 N.m (430 kgf.cm, 31 ft.lbf)
2. Install the anchor cover to the front seat.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Front Seat Outer Belt Anchor
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INSTALL CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH
Install the center pillar upper garnish with the 2 screws as shown in the illustration.

Fig 3: Installing Center Pillar Upper Garnish
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INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
Install the center pillar lower garnish to the body.
INSTALL FRONT PART OF REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM
INSTALL REAR PART OF FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM

Fig 4: Installing Center Pillar Lower Garnish
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INSTALL REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Install the rear door scuff plate to the body.

Fig 5: Installing Rear Door Scuff Plate
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INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Install the front door scuff plate to the body.

Fig 6: Installing Front Door Scuff Plate
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