Installation 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.
Tools Required
J 38778 Trim Pad Clip Remover
- Remove the seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement or Rear Bench Seat Replacement .
- Pry the trim panel off the sheet metal below the rear window with the J 38778 .
- Pry the carpet off the rear panel with the J 38778 .
- Locate the position where the hole will be drilled from inside the cab. Locate the hole either 109 mm (4.3 in) or 545 mm (21.4 in) outboard from the center line of the back panel and 42 mm (1.65 in) below the horizontal sheet metal panel.
- Drill a 9 mm (3/8 in) hole through the sheet metal from inside the cab. Use a drill stop to prevent damage to the pickup box.
- Place the washer on the bolts.
- Apply a bead of sealer around the hole in the washer.
- Using a clamping tool, feed the bolts through the hole from the outside of the cab.
- Thread the nut on the bolts. Hold the bolt head with an extended length wrench.
- In the extended cab, if the length of the bolts interferes with the rear seat in the folded position, saw off the end of the bolts. Leave at least two threads visible from the end of the nut.
- If the child seat anchorage is removed, properly reseal the 9 mm (3/8 in) diameter hole.
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 nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
