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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus LS 430. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

If the wiring connector of the seat belt pretensioner is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, diagnostic trouble codes will be recorded.
Never use seat belt pretensioner from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Using a screwdriver, remove the front door scuff plate.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig 1: Removing Front Door Scuff Plate
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REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Using a screwdriver, remove the rear door scuff plate.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE REAR PART OF FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM
REMOVE FRONT PART OF REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM

Fig 2: Removing Rear Door Scuff Plate
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ANCHOR
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the anchor cover from the front seat.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the nut and anchor from the front seat.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Front Seat Outer Belt Anchor
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REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
Using a screwdriver, remove the center pillar lower garnish.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig 4: Removing Center Pillar Lower Garnish
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REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the center pillar upper garnish.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
CAUTION: Never disassemble the front seat outer belt.

NOTE: When removing the retractor of front seat outer belt, take care not to pull the seat belt pretensioner wire harness.
1. Remove the nut and front seat outer belt shoulder anchor.
2. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Center Pillar Upper Garnish
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3. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
  CAUTION: When removing the seat belt pretensioner, work must be started 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
4. Remove the 2 bolts and retractor of front seat outer belt.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Pretensioner Connector
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