Lexus SC300 / Lexus SC400. Service manual - part 107

ASSEMBLY OF REAR SEAT

(See page 

BO–68

)

ASSEMBLE THE REAR SEAT PARTS BY FOLLOWING DIS-
ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE IN REVERSE

HINT:

•

Using a hog ring pliers install the new hog ring.

•

If creases occur in the front seat, stretch out the
creases by heating then with a dryer, etc.

If the creases still cannot be removed, spray them lightly
with a vaporizer before applying the hair dryer again.

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BODY

Seat (Rear Seat)

BO–69

SEAT BELT

COMPONENTS

BO–70

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BODY

Seat Belt

Front Seat Belt

REMOVAL OF FRONT SEAT BELT

(See page 

BO–70

)

1. 

REMOVE FOLLOWING PARTS:
(a) Front 

seat

(b)  Rear seat cushion and seat back
(c)  Front pillar garnish
(d)  Quater trim and roof side inner garnish

2. 

REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT
(a)  Using a screwdriver, pry out the front seat belt anchor

bolt cover.

HINT: 

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b)  Remove the front seat belt anchor bolt.

(c)  Disconnect the connector.
(d)  Remove two bolts and the outer belt.

3. 

REMOVE FRONT SEAT INNER BELT
(a)  Disconnect the connector.
(b)  Remove a nut and the inner belt.

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BODY

Seat Belt (Front Seat Belt)

BO–71

INSTALLATION OF FRONT SEAT BELT

(See page 

BO–70

)

1. 

INSTALL FRONT SEAT INNER BELT

Torque:

43 N

⋅

m (440 kgf

⋅

cm, 32 ft

⋅

lbf)

2. 

INSTALL FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT

Torque:

Retractor bolt 

43 N

⋅

m (440 kgf

⋅

cm, 32 ft

⋅

lbf)

Anchor bolt 

43 N

⋅

m (440 kgf

⋅

cm, 32 ft

⋅

lbf)

HINT: 

After installing the anchor bolt, check that the an-

chor turns smoothly.

3. 

INSTALL FOLLOWING PARTS:
(a)  Quarter trim and roof side inner garnish
(b)  Front pillar garnish
(c)  Rear seat cushion and seat back
(d) Front 

seat

INSPECTION OF FRONT SEAT BELT

[Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) Type]

1. 

RUNNING TEST (IN SAFE AREA)

(a)  Fasten the front seat belt.
(b)  Drive the car at 10 mph (16 km/h) and make a very hard

stop.

(c)  Check that the belt is locked and cannot be extended at

this time.

HINT: 

Conduct this test in a safe area. If the belt does not

lock, remove the belt mechanism assembly and conduct the
following static check. Also, whenever installing a new belt
assembly, verify the proper operation before installation.

2. 

STATIC TEST
(a)  Remove the locking retractor assembly.
(b)  Tilt the retractor slowly.
(c)  Verify that the belt can be pulled out at a tilt of 15

degrees or less, and cannot be pulled out at over 45
degrees of tilt.

If a problem is found, replace the assembly.

BO–72

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BODY

Seat Belt (Front Seat Belt)