Seat Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

SEAT BELT BUCKLE PRETENSIONER REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8. SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8
2. Remove the front seat.





3. Disconnect the seat belt buckle pretensioner connector (4) from the seat.
4. On the driver's seat, disconnect the seat belt buckle switch connector (3) from the seat.
5. Remove the wire ties securing the wiring harness to the underside of the seat.

IMPORTANT: The seat belt buckle and pretensioner assembly attaching bolt is captive to the assembly.

6. Remove the bolt (2) and the seat belt buckle and pretensioner assembly (1).

Installation Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in Service Precautions.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: When installing the seat belt buckle and pretensioner assembly, ensure that the front locating pin is aligned with the seat frame.





1. Install the seat belt buckle and pretensioner assembly (1). Secure with bolt (2).

Tighten
Tighten the seat belt buckle and pretensioner assembly bolt to 42.5 N.m (31 Ib. ft).

2. Secure the wiring harness to the underside of the seat using wire ties.
3. On the drivers seat, connect the seat belt buckle switch connector (3) to the seat.
4. Connect the seat belt buckle pretensioner connector (4) to the seat.
5. Install the front seat.
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8. SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8