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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1280233  Size: SH

    Caution: The sensing and the diagnosis module (SDM) can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags and pretensioners for up to 1 minute after the ignition has been turned OFF and the fuse has been removed. If the airbags and pretensioners are not disconnected, do not begin service until one minute has been passed after disconnecting power to the SDM. Failure to do so may cause personal injury.

  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK and remove the key.
  2. Remove the plastic cap to reveal the lower center pillar seat belt anchor.
  3. Remove the bolt, spacer, washer, and the lower center pillar seat belt anchor.

  4. Object Number: 1280249  Size: SH
  5. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the pretensioner connector, if equipped.
  7. Remove the bolt, screw, washers, and the seat belt retractor, pretensioner.

  8. Object Number: 1280274  Size: SH
  9. Remove the screws and the seat belt guide.
  10. Remove the plastic cap to reveal the upper center pillar seat belt anchor.
  11. Remove the bolt, washers, and the center pillar seat belt anchor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1280274  Size: SH
  1. Install the bolt, washers, and center pillar seat belt anchor.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).

  3. Install the plastic cap to cover the upper center pillar seat belt anchor.
  4. Install the screws and seat belt guide.

  5. Object Number: 1280249  Size: SH
  6. Install the bolt, screw, washers, and the seat belt retractor, pretensioner.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt and screw to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).

  8. Connect the pretensioner connector, if equipped.
  9. Install the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 1280233  Size: SH
  11. Install the bolt, spacer, washer, and the lower center pillar seat belt anchor.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).

  13. Install the plastic cap to cover the lower center pillar seat belt anchor.