Seat Belt PRETENSIONER (Hatchback): Removal

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.
REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL
REMOVE REAR SEAT (See REMOVAL )
3-door Vehicle:
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM
3-door Vehicle:
REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM

Insert a screwdriver between the front quarter trim and body to pry the quarter trim out.

NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3-door Vehicle:
REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
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.
3. Using a screwdriver, remove the floor anchor cover.
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. Remove the bolt and floor anchor.
5. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 nuts, then remove the center pillar to floor reinforcement.
6. Remove the retractor of the 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 1: Removing Bolt Of Front Seat Outer Belt Shoulder Anchor
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1. 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.
2. Remove the bolts and retractor of the front seat outer belt.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Pretensioner Connector
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5-door Vehicle:
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
5-door Vehicle:
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH

Insert a screwdriver between the garnish and body to pry the garnish out.

NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
5-door Vehicle:
REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the seat belt anchor cover cap.
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the bolt and front seat outer belt shoulder anchor.
3. Using a screwdriver, remove the floor anchor cover.
  NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
4. Remove the bolt and floor anchor.
5. Remove the retractor of the 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.
1. 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.
2. Remove the bolts and retractor of the front seat outer belt.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Pretensioner Connector
Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002