Front Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING:

Observe the safety precautions for pyrotechnical components SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
Observe the disposal regulations for pyrotechnical components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING (PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS) .

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the B-pillar trim panels. Refer to B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front belt end fitting. Refer to FRONT BELT END FITTING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front seat belt guide. Refer to FRONT SEAT BELT GUIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

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-- Remove the seat belt relay -2- with the seat belt webbing.

WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

Vehicles without Reversible Belt Tensioner

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-- Release the connector lock with a small screwdriver -arrow-, and remove the connector for the belt tensioner igniter 1 -item 1-.

-- Remove the bolt -3- and the automatic belt retractor -2- from the mount.

Vehicles with Reversible Belt Tensioner

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-- Release and disconnect the connectors -2 and 5-.

-- Remove the expanding rivet -1-.

-- Remove the bolt -4- and remove the automatic belt retractor -3- from the mount.