Seat Belt PRETENSIONER With PRETENSIONER: Removal

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before using to pry parts.

NOTE:

If the wiring connector of the seat belt pretensioner is disconnected with the ignition switch ON, diagnostic trouble codes will be recorded.
Never reuse a seat belt pretensioner of other vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Using a screwdriver, remove the front door scuff plate.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIDS
Remove the 6 bolts and luggage compartment lids.

Fig 1: Identifying Clips
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REMOVE LOWER REAR SEPARATOR TRIM COVER
1. Remove the screw and 2 clips.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the lower rear separator trim cover.
Fig 2: Removing Screws
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REMOVE QUARTER TRIM PANEL
1. Remove the floor anchor mounting bolt and disconnect the front seat outer belt.
2. Remove the 2 clips.
3. Using a screwdriver, remove the quarter trim panel.
Fig 3: Removing Clips
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REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT BOX
1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the luggage compartment box.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
1. Remove the shoulder anchor mounting bolt and disconnect the front seat outer belt.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Front Seat Outer Belt
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2. Disconnect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
  NOTE: When removing the seat belt pretensioner, the operation must be started in 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and retractor of the front seat outer belt.
4. Only driver's side:
  Disconnect the connector of the retractor switch.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Pretensioner Connector
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