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Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front Convertible


Object Number: 1621117  Size: MF

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Component Name

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.

Caution: Refer to SIR Seatbelt Pretensioner Handling Caution in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the body lock pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .

1

Front Seat Belt Retractor D-Ring Bolt

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
45 N·m (33 lb ft)

2

Front Seat Shoulder Belt Retractor Assembly Bolt

Tip
Disconnect electrical connector.

Tighten
45 N·m (33 lb ft)

3

Seat Back Recliner Handle

4

Seat Belt to Seat Adjuster Bolt

Tighten
35 N·m (26 lb ft)

5

Seat Belt

Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front Coupe


Object Number: 1621155  Size: MF

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Component Name

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.

Caution: Refer to SIR Seatbelt Pretensioner Handling Caution in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the body lock pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .

1

Front Seat Belt Retractor D-Ring Trim Cover

2

Front Seat Belt Retractor D-Ring Bolt

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
45 N·m (33 lb ft)

3

Front Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten
10 N·m (88 lb in)

4

Front Seat Shoulder Belt Guide

5

Front Seat Shoulder Belt Retractor Assembly Bolt

Tip
Disconnect electrical connector.

Tighten
45 N·m (33 lb ft)

6

Seat Back Recliner Handle

7

Seat Belt to Seat Adjuster Bolt

Tighten
35 N·m (26 lb ft)

8

Seat Belt

Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front Sedan


Object Number: 1621113  Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

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.

Caution: Refer to SIR Seatbelt Pretensioner Handling Caution in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the garnish molding center pillar lower. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .

1

Front Seat Belt Retractor D-Ring Bolt

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
45 N·m (33 lb ft)

2

Front Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten
10 N·m (88 lb in)

3

Front Seat Shoulder Belt Guide

4

Front Seat Shoulder Belt Retractor Assembly Bolt

Tip
Disconnect electrical connector.

Tighten
45 N·m (33 lb ft)

5

Seat Back Recliner Handle

6

Seat Belt to Seat Adjuster Bolt

Tighten
35 N·m (26 lb ft)

7

Seat Belt