Monterey V6-4.2L VIN 2 (2004)
Seat Belt: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
Front Safety Belt
FRONT SAFETY BELT
Special Tool(s)
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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All safety belt assemblies including retractors, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters (if so equipped) child safety seat tether attachments
and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. All belt assemblies should be installed new unless a qualified technician
finds the assemblies show no damage and operate properly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and
installed new if either damage or improper operation is noted.
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The safety belt buckle pretensioner is a pyrotechnic device. Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag equipped vehicle and
when handling a safety belt buckle pretensioner or safety belt retractor pretensioner. Never probe a pretensioner electrical connector.
Doing so could result in pretensioner or air bag deployment and could result in personal injury.
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After deployment, the air bag surface could contain deposits of sodium hydroxide, a product of the gas generant combustion that is
irritating to the skin. Wash your hands with soap and water afterwards.
CAUTION: It is necessary to rezero the occupant classification sensor (OCS) system when a front passenger seat cushion is disassembled, a
new trim cover installed, a seat side shield removed, or an OCS service kit is installed. A scan tool is used to trigger the active command to
carry out rezeroing of the OCS system.
NOTE: Right side shown, left side similar.
1. WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing
or replacing any front or side air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components and before servicing, replacing, adjusting or
