Seat Belt PRETENSIONER: Removal

NOTE:

If the wiring connector of the seat belt pretensioner is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, diagnostic trouble codes will be recorded.
Never use seat belt pretensioner from another vehicle. When replacing seat belt pretensioner, replace it with a new one.

REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE
REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM
REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the center pillar garnish cover.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Center Pillar Garnish Cover
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2. Using a screwdriver, remove the center pillar lower garnish as shown.
HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig 2: Locating Center Pillar Lower Garnish Retaining Clips
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REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT SHOULDER ANCHOR
REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT FLOOR ANCHOR
REMOVE RETRACTOR OF FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
CAUTION: Never disassemble the retractor of front seat outer belt.

NOTE: When removing the retractor of front seat outer belt, take care not to pull the seat belt pretensioner wire harness.
1. Disconnect the pretensioner connector in the order "A" and "B" as shown.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Pretensioner Connector
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  CAUTION: When removing the seat belt pretensioner, work must be started 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the "LOCK" position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.
2. Remove the bolt and retractor of front seat outer belt.