Section 8 (Seat Belt PRETENSIONER (Sedan)): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE:

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

REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Insert a screwdriver between the front door scuff plate and body to pry the scuff plate out.

NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig 1: Locating Front Door Scuff Plate
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4-door vehicle:
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE

Insert a screwdriver between the rear door scuff plate and body to pry the scuff plate out.

NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2-door vehicle:
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM

Remove the front door opening trim except the cowl side trim part.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Door Scuff Plate
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2-door vehicle:
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION

(See REMOVAL (SEDAN W/SEPARATE TYPE) or REMOVAL (SEDAN W/BENCH TYPE) )
2-door vehicle:
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK

(See REMOVAL (SEDAN W/SEPARATE TYPE) or )
2-door vehicle:
REMOVE QUARTER TRIM
1. Remove the bolt and rear seat outer belt floor anchor.
2. w/ Split type rear seat:
  Remove the bolt and seatback hinge.
3. Insert a screwdriver between the quarter trim and body to pry the quarter trim out.
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Fig 3: Removing Bolt And Rear Seat Outer Belt Floor Anchor
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4-door vehicle:
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front seat outer belt floor anchor cover cap.
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the bolt and front seat outer belt floor anchor.
3. Insert a screwdriver between the garnish and body to pry the garnish.
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Fig 4: Removing Center Pillar Lower Garnish
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2-door vehicle:
REMOVE ROOF SIDE INNER GARNISH
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the seat belt shoulder anchor cover cap.
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the bolt and front seat outer belt shoulder anchor.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Seat Belt Shoulder Anchor Cover Cap
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3. Remove the clips.
4. Insert a screwdriver between the roof side inner garnish and body to pry the garnish out.
Fig 6: Inserting Screwdriver Between Roof Side Inner Garnish And Body
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NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2-door vehicle:
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR TO FLOOR REINFORCEMENT

Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts and center pillar to floor reinforcement.

Fig 7: Removing Bolts, Nuts And Center Pillar To Floor Reinforcement
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
CAUTION: Never disassemble the front seat outer belt.

NOTE: When removing the retractor of the front seat outer belt, take care not to pull the seat belt pretensioner wire harness.

Fig 8: Removing Seat Belt Shoulder Anchor Cover Cap
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1. 4-door vehicle:
  Using a screwdriver, remove the seat belt shoulder anchor cover cap.
  
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. 4-door vehicle:
  Remove the bolt and front seat outer belt shoulder anchor.
3. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
  CAUTION: When removing the seat belt pretensioner, work must be started at least 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 the front seat outer belt.
Fig 9: Disconnecting Pretensioner Connector
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