Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: In order to prevent accidental deployment and the risk of personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioner as normal shop waste. Undeployed seat belt pretensioners 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 seat belt pretensioner. Failure to observe the following disposal methods may be a violation of federal, state, or local laws.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Driver and Passenger Seat Replacement .
3. Remove the panel assembly and B-pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement and Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .

1

Seat Belt Retractor Anchor Plate Assembly

Tip

1. Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the retaining clip.
2. Remove trim panel from side of seat to remove the seat belt.

2

Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Bolt

Tighten
47 N·m (35 lb ft)

3

Seat Belt, Push On Retainer

Tip
Use a flat bladed tool to remove locking pin in retainer.

4

Intermediate Guide

5

Seat Shoulder Belt Retractor Screw

Tighten
47 N·m (35 lb ft)

6

Retractor Belt Assembly