REMOVAL
Removal / installation
- HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
- Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
| 1. PRECAUTION |
- CAUTION:
- Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (Click here).
| 2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
- CAUTION:
- Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
| 3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF LH PLATE |
Disengage the 6 claws and 4 clips, and remove the front door scuff plate.

Disconnect the connector. (w/ illumination scuff plate)
| 4. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF LH PLATE |
Disengage the 4 claws and 2 clips, and remove the rear door scuff plate.

Disconnect the connector. (w/ illumination scuff plate)
| 5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM LH WEATHERSTRIP |
| 6. REMOVE REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM LH WEATHERSTRIP |
| 7. REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER |
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the lap belt outer anchor, as shown in the illustration.

- HINT:
- Use the same procedure to remove the other side.
| 8. REMOVE CENTER PILLAR LH GARNISH LOWER |
Disengage the 3 claws and 2 clips, and remove the center pillar garnish lower.

| 9. REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY |
Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
Remove the nut and disengage the shoulder side of the front seat outer belt assembly.
Using a screwdriver, pull out the locking button in the direction shown by the arrow to release the lock, and disconnect the pretensioner connector.

- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Disconnect the tension reducer connector.
Remove the 2 bolts and front seat outer belt assembly.

| 10. REMOVE SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR LH |
Remove the 2 bolts and the side airbag sensor LH.

Disconnect the connector from the side airbag sensor LH.
