FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Hatchback 3 Door) WITH PRETENSIONER: Removal

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CAUTION: Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing PRECAUTION .

NOTE: Always use "Torx" socket wrench E10 when removing the rear seat.

HINT:

The procedure described below is for the RH side. Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless otherwise specified.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
REMOVE PACKAGE TRAY TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX
1. for RH Side:
  1. Remove the deck floor box (See REMOVAL ).
2. for LH Side:
  HINT:
  
  Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
REMOVE NO. 1 REAR SEAT LEG COVER (for 60/40 Split Seat Type)
1. for RH Side:
  1. Remove the No. 1 rear seat leg cover (See REMOVAL ).
2. for LH Side:
  1. Remove the No. 1 rear seat leg cover (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE NO. 2 REAR SEAT LEG COVER (for 60/40 Split Seat Type LH Side) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY (for 60/40 Split Seat Type)
1. for RH Side:
  1. Remove the rear seat assembly (See REMOVAL ).
2. for LH Side:
  1. Remove the rear seat assembly (See REMOVAL ).
REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION COVER PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Hold Down Seat Type) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR SEATBACK ASSEMBLY (for Hold Down Seat Type) REMOVAL
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
1. Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent that the front quarter trim panel can be removed.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip
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REMOVE REAR SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the belt.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Front Quarter Trim Panel Clips, Claws And Retainer
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REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the 8 clips, the retainer and the 10 claws and remove the front quarter trim panel.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Anchor Plate Clip
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REMOVE SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER CAP
1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the seat belt anchor cover cap.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Anchor Bolt
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the anchor plate cover.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Anchor Plate Cover
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2. Remove the bolt and the anchor plate.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Anchor Plate Bolt
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3. Remove the bolt and the through anchor.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Center Pillar Upper Garnish Clips
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4. Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
  1. Using a screwdriver, release the locking button.
  2. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the pretensioner connector.
    
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Pretensioner Connector
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5. Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 hooks and the retractor.