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Belt Assembly Front Out

CAUTION:
  • Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>General Description>CAUTION .
  • The parts of the driver and passenger sides are not the same. Before installation, make sure that the correct part is used.
  • During installation, make sure that the seat belts are not twisted.
  • After installation, make sure that the seat belt can be pulled out and retracted smoothly.
  • Make sure that the seat belt harness is not caught anywhere. Wrong harness rooting may cause the harness short from pinch.
  • Do not reuse the upper clips of the trim panel assembly B pillar UPR. Once the clip is removed, its holding force is reduced. Be sure to replace it with a new clip.
  1. Before installation, perform a unit inspection of retractor. Ref. to SEAT BELT SYSTEM>Front Seat Belt>INSPECTION .
  2. Install the adjuster shoulder anchor and the belt assembly front OUT.

    Tightening torque: 

    Front seat belt: Ref. to SEAT BELT SYSTEM>General Description>COMPONENT>FRONT SEAT BELT .

  3. Install the trim panel assembly B pillar UPR.

    Tightening torque 

    Trim panel assembly B pillar UPR: 7.5 N.m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

  4. Install the trim panel assembly B pillar LWR, cover side sill rear UPR, and cover side sill front RR.
    NOTE: Assemble the trim panel assembly B pillar LWR and the trim panel assembly B pillar UPR securely.
  5. Install the cover bolt rear outside second.
  6. Connect the ground terminal to battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
  7. After installation, check the following points.
    • The seat belt is not twisted.
    • The seat belt can be pulled out and retracted smoothly.
    • The adjuster shoulder anchor can be moved smoothly.
    • Check that the airbag warning light lights up for approximately 6 seconds and then turns off when connecting the ground terminal to the battery sensor and turning the ignition switch to ON.