2002 Lexus SC 430FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Seat Belt: Replacement

NOTE:
  • Installation is in the reverse order of the removal. But, the installation indicated only when it has a point.
  • In the RH side, work in the same procedure as in the LH side.
  • See the components' drawing of front seat belt in COMPONENTS .
  1. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL 
  2. REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT ASSY LH 
    1. Remove the front seat assembly. (See OVERHAUL )
    2. Remove the front seat cushion inner shield. (See OVERHAUL )
    3. Remove the nut and front seat inner belt.
  3. REMOVE REAR SEAT CUSHION ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  4. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE COVER 

    (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

  5. REMOVE WIND DEFLECTOR BOARD ASSY 

    (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

  6. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST PLATE 

    (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

  7. REMOVE REAR SEAT HEADREST ASSY 

    (See  OVERHAUL  ) 

  8. REMOVE REAR SEAT BACK ASSY (See  OVERHAUL  ) 
  9. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSY LH 

    (See  REPLACEMENT  ) 

  10. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSY FRONT LH 
    1. Remove the bolt and floor anchor.
    2. Using a screwdriver, remove the front seat belt hole.
      NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
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