Removal Procedure
Caution: To help avoid personal injury from unrepaired crash damage to a restraint system, perform the seat belt check for each seat belt system. Replace the seat belt system if there is any doubt about the condition of system components.
Notice: To prevent possible seat belt damage, refer to the following items before
servicing or replacing lap and shoulder belts, including single loop belt
systems:
• Lap and shoulder belts will be
serviced as follows: - Replace only the part in question. - Do not intermix standard and deluxe
belts on front or rear seats. - All attachment hardware
must be replaced, not reused. • Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from belts. • Avoid bending or damaging any portion of the belt buckle
or latch plate. • Do not bleach or dye belt or strap
webbing. Clean with a mild soap solution and water. • When installing lap or shoulder belt anchor bolts, start the bolts by hand
to ensure that the bolts are threaded straight. • Do not attempt repairs on lap or shoulder belt retractor mechanisms to lap
belt retractor covers. Replace defective assemblies with new service replacement
parts. • Do not attempt to remove the seat belt retractor
cover. The cover and the long rivet securing the cover to the retractor are
not available as service replacement parts.
- Remove the rear seat assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.
- Remove the lower seat belt anchor plate from the rear seat bolt.
- Remove the upper seat belt anchor bolt cover.
- Remove the bolt that retains the upper seat belt anchor plate.
- Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Guide the seat belt through the opening in the body side trim panel.
- Remove the bolt that retains the seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.
- Remove the seat belt retractor assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the bolt that retains the rear seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.
- Guide the seat belt through the opening in the body side trim panel.
- Install the body side trim panel. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Install the upper seat belt anchor plate and bolt to the vehicle.
- Install the upper seat belt anchor bolt cover.
- Install the lower seat belt anchor plate to the rear seat bolt.
- Install the rear seat assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the seat belt retractor assembly bolt to 70 N·m
(52 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the upper seat belt anchor plate bolt to 70 N·m
(52 lb ft).
