Removal [03/2023 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2022 - ]
NOTE:After the ignition switch is turned off, there may be a waiting time before disconnecting the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER ASSEMBLY (for M20A-FXS)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 - DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
- for M20A-FXS:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- for 2ZR-FXE:
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- for M20A-FXS:
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
- REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE INSIDE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- DISCONNECT REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
- REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER
- DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
- REMOVE CENTER PILLER GARNISH ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20
- REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
- Remove the nut and disconnect the shoulder anchor of the front seat outer belt assembly.
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, pull out the locking button as shown in the illustration to release the lock and disconnect the pretensioner connector.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Disengage the 2 guides to remove the front seat outer belt assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
HINT:
Perform this procedure only when replacement of the front shoulder belt anchor adjuster assembly is necessary.