FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Warning

• Handling the front seat belt (pre-tensioner seat belt) improperly can accidentally deploy the pre-tensioner, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the front seat belt. (See SERVICE WARNINGS.) (SeeSERVICE CAUTIONS.)

Warning

• The side air bag sensor is attached below the seat belt rail. When working around the seat belt rail, disconnect the negative battery cable or work carefully, avoiding excessive impact to the area below the seat belt rail.

Caution

• The ELR (emergency locking retractor) has a spring that will unwind if the retractor cover is removed. The spring cannot be rewound by hand. If this occurs, the ELR will not work properly. Therefore, do not disassemble the retractor.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

3. Remove the rear door lower trim. (See REAR DOOR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Remove the rear door upper trim. (See REAR DOOR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove the rear seat cushion. (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

8. Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and then goes out when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position.

• If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system and perform inspection of the system.

Pre-tensioner Seat Belt Connector Removal Note

1. Using a flathead screwdriver, pry out the pre-tensioner seat belt connector stopper plate.

2. Disconnect the pre-tensioner seat belt connector.