Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

Caution: In order to prevent accidental deployment and the risk of personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflator module as normal shop waste. Undeployed inflator modules contain substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if their sealed containers are damaged during disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed inflator module. Failure to observe the following disposal methods may be a violation of federal, state, or local laws.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the front and rear side door sill trim plate. Refer to Front and Rear Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
3. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
4. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement.

1

Front Seat Belt Retractor Guide Fastener

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
45 N·m (33 lb ft)

2

Front Seat Belt Retractor Guide Retainer

3

Front Seat Belt Retractor Fastener

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

4

Front Seat Belt Retractor Fastener

Procedure

Disconnect the electrical connector.

Tighten
45 N·m (33 lb ft)

5

Front Seat Belt Tensioner Cover Bolt Cover

6

Front Seat Belt Tensioner Cover Bolt

Tighten
5 N·m (44 lb in)

7

Front Seat Belt Tensioner Cover

8

Front Seat Belt Retractor