Removal (2005/05-2006/01)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt table (see SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS ).

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LOWER LH
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the center pillar garnish lower cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Center Pillar Garnish Lower Cover Using Screwdriver
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2. Using a screwdriver, remove the center pillar garnish lower as shown.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE SEAT BELT ANCHOR COVER CAP
REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH

Fig 2: Removing Center Pillar Garnish Lower Using Screwdriver
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CAUTION: Never disassemble the retractor of 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. Remove the bolt and shoulder anchor.
2. Disconnect the pretensioner connector in the order A to B as shown.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and retractor of the front seat outer belt.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Pretensioner Connector
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