Three-Point ELR Front Seat Belt With Pretensioner

After deployment, a powdery residue may be on the surface of the airbag. The powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it inflates) and by-products of the chemical reaction. Sodium hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap) is produced as a by-product of the deployment reaction. The sodium hydroxide then quickly reacts with atmospheric moisture and is converted to sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate (also known as baking soda). Therefore, it is unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be present after deployment. Wear gloves and safety glasses during the disposal procedure. Refer to "Deployed Airbag Module Disposal Procedure".

NOTE: For diagnosis of front seat belt pretensioner, refer to "Supplemental Inflatable Restrains (SIR)".

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: The SDM can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags for 10 minutes after the ignition if OFF or the AIRBAG fuse has been removed.




1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK and remove the key.
2. Remove the plastic cap to reveal the lower B-pillar seat belt anchor.
3. Remove the bolt and the lower B-pillar seat belt anchor.




4. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel. Refer to Interior Trim.
5. Remove the plastic cap to reveal the upper B-pillar seat belt anchor.
6. Remove the bolt and the upper B-pillar seat belt anchor.




7. Disconnect the pretensioner connector.
8. Remove the bolt and the seat belt retractor.

Installation Procedure





NOTE: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

1. Install the seat belt retractor with the bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 38 Nm (28 lb.ft).

2. Connect the pretensioner connector.




3. Install the upper B-pillar seat belt anchor with the bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 38 Nm (28 lb.ft).




4. Install the seat belt anchor plastic cap.
5. Install the lower B-pillar trim panel. Refer Interior Trim.
6. Install the lower B-pillar seat belt anchor with the bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 38 Nm (28 lb.ft).

7. Install the seat belt anchor plastic cap.