REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


caution
  • Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal and wait for 60 seconds or more before starting work. Insulate the disconnected (-) terminal by wrapping the tape (Refer to the item 5 of Service Precautions ).
  • Never attempt to disassemble or repair the seat belt pre-tensioner. If faulty, replace it with new one(s).
  • Do not drop the seat belt with pre-tensioner or allow contact with water, grease or oil. If denting, cracking, or deformation is discovered, replace it with new one(s).
  • Do not place anything on top of seat belt pre-tensioner.
  • Do not store the seat belt with pre-tensioner in a place more than 90°C.
  • After the seat belt pre-tensioner deployment, replace with the new seat belt with pre-tensioner.
  • Put on gloves and safety glasses when handling a seat belt pre-tensioner once it has been used.
  • When discarding the seat belt with pre-tensioner, be sure to dispose it after deploying the seat belt pre-tensioner (Refer to ).

Pre-removal operation
  • Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.
  • Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

<Vehicles without lap pre-tensioner>


<Vehicles with lap pre-tensioner>



Removal steps


·
Front scuff plate, scuff plate rear, centre pillar trim lower (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim ).


1.
Centre pillar trim upper (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim )
<<A>>

2.
Seat belt with pre-tensioner



Installation steps

>>A<<
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Pre-installation inspection


2.
Seat belt with pre-tensioner


1.
Centre pillar trim upper (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim )


·
Front scuff plate, scuff plate rear, centre pillar trim lower (Refer to GROUP 52A - Interior Trim ).

>>B<<
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Post-installation inspection

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT



<<A>> SEAT BELT WITH PRE-TENSIONER REMOVAL



1.
caution When discarding the seat belt with pre-tensioner, discard after operating the seat belt pre-tensioner as specified in the service procedure (Refer to ).
Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the locking button of wiring harness side connector, and release the lock.

2.Use the flat-tipped screwdriver to pull out the locking button of wiring harness side connector, and release the lock <Vehicles with lap pre-tensioner>.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS



>>A<< PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION


1.Check the seat belt pre-tensioner before installation (Refer to ).
note Even when installing a new seat belt with pre-tensioner, perform an inspection before the installation.
2.Connect the negative battery terminal.
3.
caution Be sure to turn the ignition key to the LOCK (OFF) position when connecting or disconnecting M.U.T.-III.
Connect M.U.T.-III to the diagnosis connector (16 pin).
4.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
5.Read the diagnosis code, and check that everything is normal except the pre-tensioner open circuit.
6.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF) position.

>>B<< POST-INSTALLATION INSPECTION


1.Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.

2.Check that the SRS warning lamp is illuminated for 6 to 8 seconds, and extinguished afterward.
3.If the lamp does not extinguish, perform the troubleshooting (Refer to ).
4.Check the seat belt operation. If the seat belt cannot be draw out, replace with a new seat belt with pre-tensioner.