CAUTION:
+Before removing the seat belt pre-tensioner assembly (if equipped), turn the ignition switch off,
disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes.
+After replacing or reinstalling seat belt pre-tensioner assembly, or reconnecting seat belt pre-ten-
sioner connector, check the system function. Refer to ``SRS Operation Check'' (RS-30) for details.
+Do not disassemble buckle or seat belt assembly.
+Replace anchor bolts if they are deformed or worn out.
+Never oil tongue and buckle.
+If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair. Replace the whole seat belt
assembly.
+If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace seat belt assembly.
+When replacing seat belt assembly, use a genuine seat belt assembly.
+After any collision, inspect all seat belt assemblies, including retractors and other attached hard-
wares (i.e., guide rail set).
SEAT BELTS
RS-2
2. Remove clips securing in¯ator connector.
3. Disconnect in¯ator connector from body harness air bag con-
nector.
4. Remove the nuts and special bolts using the TAMPER RESIS-
TANT TORX (Size T50) from front passenger air bag module.
Take out the air bag module from the instrument panel.
+The air bag module is heavy and should be supported using
bolt hands during removal.
CAUTION:
+Always place air bag module with pad side facing upward.
+Do not attempt to disassemble air bag module.
+The special bolts are coated with bonding agent. Do not
use old bolts after removal; replace with new coated bolts.
+Do not insert foreign objects (screwdriver, etc.) into air bag
module connector.
+Do not use a circuit tester to check the air bag module
harness connector.
+Replace air bag module if it has been dropped or sustained
an impact.
+Do not expose the air bag module to temperatures exceed-
ing 90ÉC (194ÉF).
+Do not allow oil, grease or water to come in contact with
the air bag module.
SRS457
SBF579H
SBF814E
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
Removal Ð Front Passenger Air Bag Module
(Cont'd)
RS-15
