Nubira CDX Wagon L4-2.0L DOHC D-TEC MFI (2000)
Seat Belt: Service and Repair
Three-Point ELR Front Seat Belt With Pretensioner
After deployment, a powdery residue may be on the surface of the airbag. The powder consists primarily of cornstarch (used to lubricate the bag as it
inflates) and by-products of the chemical reaction. Sodium hydroxide dust (similar to lye soap) is produced as a by-product of the deployment reaction.
The sodium hydroxide then quickly reacts with atmospheric moisture and is converted to sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate (also known as
baking soda). Therefore, it is unlikely that sodium hydroxide will be present after deployment. Wear gloves and safety glasses during the disposal
procedure. Refer to "Deployed Airbag Module Disposal Procedure".
NOTE: For diagnosis of front seat belt pretensioner, refer to "Supplemental Inflatable Restrains (SIR)".
Removal Procedure
CAUTION: The SDM can maintain sufficient voltage to deploy the airbags for 10 minutes after the ignition if OFF or the AIRBAG fuse has been
removed.
1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK and remove the key.
2. Remove the plastic cap to reveal the lower B-pillar seat belt anchor.
3. Remove the bolt and the lower B-pillar seat belt anchor.
4. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel. Refer to Interior Trim.
5. Remove the plastic cap to reveal the upper B-pillar seat belt anchor.
6. Remove the bolt and the upper B-pillar seat belt anchor.
