Front Seat Belt Removal/Installation [Two-Step Deployment Control System]: Driver-side

Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1min or more . (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO] .) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] .)
Remove the front scuff plate. (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the rear scuff plate. (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the B-pillar lower trim. (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the fastener.

Fig 1: Identifying Lap Pre-Tensioner Seat Belt, Cover And Fastener
Remove the cover.
Remove the bolt A.

Fig 2: Front Seat Belt, Cover Tabs, Bolt A And Bolt B With Torque Specifications
Remove the bolt B.
Remove the front seat belt.
Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the locking device carefully, however do not remove it.

Fig 3: Lifting Locking Device Using Flathead Screwdriver
Disconnect the pre-tensioner seat belt connector.
Disconnect the lap pre-tensioner seat belt connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Switch the ignition to ON.
Verify that the air bag system warning light illuminates for approx. 6 s and goes out.
- If the air bag system warning light does not operate, refer to the on-board diagnostic system (air bag system) and perform inspection of the system. (See FLOWCHART [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)