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Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement RHD

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  3. Important: Note the wiring and connector routing during the removal, in order to route the wiring properly during assembly.

  4. Remove the seat.

  5. Object Number: 1995408  Size: SH
  6. With the seat on the work bench, lay the seat on it side and remove the wiring harness (1) from the underside of the seat rail.

  7. Object Number: 1959055  Size: SH
  8. Remove the pretensioner bolt (2) and the pretensioner (1) from the seat.
  9. Fully deploy the buckle pretensioner before disposal. If the buckle pretensioner was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping .

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1959055  Size: SH

    Important: The pretensioner has a locating tab that ensures the pretensioner is in the proper position.

  1. Align the locating tab to the slot and install the pretensioner (1) to the seat.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolt (2) while holding the pretensioner in place.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1995408  Size: SH
  5. With the seat on the work bench, lay the seat on it side and install the wiring harness (1) to the underside of the seat rail.
  6. Install the seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .