Section 249 (Seat Belt PRETENSIONER): Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Never use seat belt pretensioner from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace them with new parts.
Make sure that the front seat outer belt is installed with the specified torque.
If the front seat outer belt has been dropped, or if there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the front seat outer belt with a new one.
When installing the front seat outer belt, take care that the wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.

INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
1. Install the retractor of front seat outer belt.
  1. Install the retractor of front seat outer belt with the upper bolt.
    Torque: 7.8 N.m (80 kgf.cm, 69 in.lbf)
  2. Connect the pretensioner connector as shown in the illustration.
2. Install the floor anchor with the bolt.
  Torque: 41 N.m (420 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf)
3. Install the floor anchor cover.
  
  Fig 1: Connecting Pretensioner Connector
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4. Install the shoulder anchor with the bolt.
  Torque: 41 N.m (420 kgf.cm, 30 ft.lbf)
5. Install the shoulder anchor cover.
  
  Fig 2: Installing Shoulder Anchor Cover
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INSTALL CENTER PILLAR LOWER GARNISH
Install the center pillar lower garnish to the body.
INSTALL FRONT PART OF REAR DOOR OPENING TRIM
INSTALL REAR PART OF FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM

Fig 3: Installing Center Pillar Lower Garnish
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INSTALL REAR DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE
Install the rear door inside scuff plate to the body.

Fig 4: Installing Rear Door Inside Scuff Plate
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INSTALL FRONT DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE
Install the front door inside scuff plate to the body

Fig 5: Installing Front Door Inside Scuff Plate
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