Removal and Installation: Notes
- Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to BATTERY AND CHARGING SYSTEM .
- When servicing the safety belt buckle pretensioner, deactivate the supplemental restraint system. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
- When servicing the safety belt buckle pretensioner, remove the affected seat from the vehicle. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
- Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration and table. To remove individual components, only carry out the listed steps.COMPONENTS LIST
Component Steps Safety Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster 2-5 Safety Belt Retractor 1-3, 6-11 Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioner 12-16 - To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- When servicing the safety belt pretensioner, install the affected seat. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
- When servicing the safety belt pretensioner, reactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) DEACTIVATION AND REACTIVATION .
- When servicing the safety belt pretensioner, with all the restraint system diagnostic tools removed, prove out the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
- Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .
WARNING:
To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches.
To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped).
The side impact sensors are located at or near the base of the B-pillars and C-pillars.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes, and instructions in the seat removal and installation procedure.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) deactivation/reactivation procedure.
WARNING:
The restraint system diagnostic tool is for restraint system service only. Remove from the vehicle prior to road use. Failure to remove could result in injury and possible violation of vehicle safety standards.