Front Seat Belt Replacement Regular and Extended Cab

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.



2. Open the front seat belt upper guide shoulder bolt trim cover (4).
3. Remove the front seat belt upper guide shoulder bolt (5).
4. Remove the body rear corner trim panel. Refer to Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

On extended cab models, the front seat belt retractor/pretensioner is located in the rear door, not the rear corner of the cab.

5. Remove the front seat belt anchor bolt (2).
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the retractor/pretensioner (1).
7. Remove the bolt (3) that retains the seat belt retractor/pretensioner assembly to the body.
8. Remove the front seat belt assembly from the vehicle.

1. Position the rear seat belt retractor/pretensioner assembly to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Install the bolt (3) which retains the seat belt retractor/pretensioner assembly (1) to the body.

Tighten
Tighten the seat belt retractor/pretensioner bolt to 52.5 N·m (39 lb ft).

3. Connect the electrical connector to the retractor/pretensioner.
4. Install the front seat belt upper guide with the bolt (5). Ensure that the seat belt webbing is not twisted.

Tighten
Tighten the front seat belt upper guide bolt to 52.5 N·m (39 lb ft).

5. Install the front seat belt upper guide shoulder bolt trim cover (4).
6. Install the body rear corner trim panel. Refer to Body Side Rear Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
7. Install the front seat belt anchor bolt. Ensure that the seat belt webbing is not twisted.

Tighten
Tighten the front seat belt anchor bolt to 52.5 N·m (39 lb ft).

8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

Front Seat Belt Replacement Crew Cab

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.



2. Open the front seat belt upper guide shoulder bolt trim cover.
3. Remove the front seat belt upper guide shoulder bolt.
4. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
5. Remove the front seat belt anchor bolt.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the retractor/pretensioner.
7. Remove the bolt that retains the seat belt retractor/pretensioner assembly to the body.
8. Remove the front seat belt assembly from the vehicle.

1. Position the rear seat belt retractor/pretensioner assembly to the vehicle.

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.

2. Install the bolt which retains the seat belt retractor/pretensioner assembly to the body.

Tighten
Tighten the front seat belt retractor/pretensioner bolt to 52.5 N·m (39 lb ft).

3. Connect the electrical connector to the retractor/pretensioner.
4. Install the front seat belt upper guide with the bolt. Ensure that the seat belt webbing is not twisted.

Tighten
Tighten the front seat belt upper guide bolt to 52.5 N·m (39 lb ft).

5. Install the front seat belt upper guide shoulder bolt trim cover.
6. Install the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
7. Install the front seat belt anchor bolt. Ensure that the seat belt webbing is not twisted.

Tighten
Tighten the front seat belt anchor bolt to 52.5 N·m (39 lb ft).

8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.