Toyota FJ Cruiser (GSJ 10, 15 series). Instruction - part 443

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SEAT BELT  –  FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY

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REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag 
system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the 
SRS airbag system before servicing (See page 

RS-1

).

HINT:
The procedure described below is for the RH side. Use the 
same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless 
otherwise specified.

1.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY 
TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the 
cable to prevent the airbag from working.

2.

REMOVE ACCESS PANEL REAR WEATHERSTRIP 
(See page 

ED-29

)

3.

REMOVE LAP BELT OUTER ANCHOR COVER (See 
page 

ED-29

)

4.

REMOVE ACCESS DOOR INSIDE HANDLE SUB-
ASSEMBLY (See page 

ED-29

)

5.

REMOVE CUP HOLDER (See page 

ED-29

)

6.

REMOVE ACCESS DOOR TRIM BOARD SUB-
ASSEMBLY (See page 

ED-30

)

7.

REMOVE CENTER PILLAR UPPER GARNISH (See 
page 

ED-30

)

8.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the nut and the through anchor.

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(b) for RH Side:

(1) Using a screwdriver, release the locking button 

of the pretensioner connector.

(2) Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 

pretensioner connector.

(3) Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 hooks and the 

retractor.

(c) for LH Side:

(1) Disconnect the tension reducer connector.
(2) Remove the 2 bolts, the 2 hooks and the 

retractor.

Locking Button

B135089E01

B135088

B135092

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(3) Using a screwdriver, release the locking button 

of the pretensioner connector.

(4) Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 

pretensioner connector.

9.

REMOVE FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR 
ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 2 bolts, the hook and the shoulder belt 

anchor adjuster.

INSPECTION

1.

INSPECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY 
(for Driver Side)
(a) Check the operation.

NOTICE:
Do not apply battery voltage to the pretensioner 
connector.
(1) Connect the positive battery lead to terminal 1 

of the tension reducer connector and the 
negative battery lead to terminal 2.

(2) Check that an operating sound is heard when 

the magnetized solenoid attracts the plunger.

(3) Pull out the seat belt and allow it to retract. 

Listen to the operating sound.

(4) Pull out the seat belt again, disconnect the 

negative battery lead and allow the seat belt to 
retract. Listen to the operating sound again and 
check that the operating sound volume has 
increased.
If the result is not as specified, replace the front 
seat outer belt.

Locking Button

B135093E01

B135095

Battery

B135158E01

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INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag 
system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the 
SRS airbag system before servicing (See page 

RS-1

).

HINT:
The procedure described below is for the RH side. Use the 
same procedure for both the RH and LH sides, unless 
otherwise specified.

1.

INSTALL FRONT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR 
ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
(a) Insert the hook into the body hole and provisionally 

install the shoulder belt anchor adjuster with the 2 
bolts.

(b) Tighten the upper bolt and then the lower bolt.

Torque: 42 N*m (430 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf)

2.

INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY
(a) Check the angle of inclination required to lock the 

retractor.
(1) Gently incline the retractor from its initial 

position. Check that the belt does not lock 
when the retractor is inclined 15

° or less in any 

direction. Also, check that the belt locks when 
the inclination of the retractor is 45

° or more.

NOTICE:
Do not disassemble the retractor.
If the operation is not as specified, replace the 
front seat outer belt.

(b) for RH Side:

(1) Hook the lower stay of the retractor onto the 2 

body hooks and provisionally install the 
retractor with the 2 bolts.

(2) Tighten bolt A and then bolt B.

Torque: 8.5 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)  for 

bolt A
42 N*m (430 kgf*cm, 31 ft.*lbf)  for 
bolt B

B135095

Unlock

Lock

45°

B114426E01

A

B

B135088E01