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Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front VIN 1

Removal Procedure

    Important: The front passenger seat retractor is a dual-mode type retractor with emergency locking and automatic locking features. The automatic locking feature is for use with a forward-facing child seat. For further information, refer to the owner's manual.

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion and the seat back.
  2. • Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
    • Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the rear window trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

  4. Object Number: 178566  Size: SH
  5. Open the plastic cover (1) of the upper seat belt guide loop.
  6. Remove the upper seat belt guide loop bolt (3).
  7. Remove the upper seat belt guide loop (2) from the quarter upper trim panel (6).
  8. Remove the coat hook.
  9. • Refer to Coat Hook Replacement in Interior Trim.
    • Refer to Coat Hook Replacement in Interior Trim.
  10. Remove the quarter upper trim finish panel.
  11. • Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
    • Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  12. Remove the quarter lower trim finish panel.
  13. • Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
    • Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    Object Number: 178570  Size: SH
  14. Remove the seat belt (2) from the seat belt guide (1) through the slit in the guide.

  15. Object Number: 178568  Size: SH
  16. Slide the sleeve upward in order to expose the lower seat belt anchor plate bolt (2).
  17. Remove the lower seat belt anchor plate bolt (2).
  18. Remove the bushing (3) at the lower seat belt anchor.
  19. Remove the seat belt (1) from the slot in the quarter lower trim finish panel (4).

  20. Object Number: 178569  Size: SH
  21. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt (3).
  22. Remove the driver seat retractor side belt (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 178569  Size: SH
  1. Install the passenger seat retractor side belt (2) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the seat belt retractor (5) into the T-slot in the lower quarter finish panel (4).
  3. 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.

  4. Install the seat belt retractor bolt (2).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).


    Object Number: 178568  Size: SH
  6. Route the seat belt (1) through the slot in the quarter lower trim finish panel (4).
  7. Install the bushing (3) at the lower seat belt anchor.
  8. Install the lower seat belt anchor plate bolt.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the lower seat belt anchor plate bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  10. Slide the sleeve downward in order to cover the seat belt anchor bolt.

  11. Object Number: 178570  Size: SH
  12. Position the seat belt (2) into the guide (1) by placing the seat belt through the slit in the guide.
  13. Install the quarter lower finish trim panel.
  14. • Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
    • Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  15. Install the quarter upper finish trim panel.
  16. • Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
    • Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  17. Install the coat hook.
  18. • Refer to Coat Hook Replacement in Interior Trim.
    • Refer to Coat Hook Replacement in Interior Trim.

    Object Number: 178566  Size: SH
  19. Install the upper seat belt guide loop (2) to the upper quarter trim panel (6).
  20. Install the upper seat belt guide loop bolt (3).
  21. Tighten
    Tighten the upper seat belt guide loop bolt 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  22. Close the upper seat belt guide loop plastic cover (1).
  23. Install the rear window trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  24. Install the rear seat back and the cushion.
  25. • Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
    • Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.

Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front VIN 5

Removal Procedure

    Important: The front passenger seat retractor is a dual-mode type retractor with emergency locking and automatic locking features. The automatic locking feature is for use with a forward-facing child seat. Refer to the owner's manual for further information.


    Object Number: 178572  Size: SH
  1. Open the upper seat belt guide loop (7) plastic cover.
  2. Remove the upper seat belt guide loop nut (5).
  3. Remove the upper guide loop (6) from the adjuster bracket (1).

  4. Object Number: 178573  Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the lower seat belt anchor plate bolt.
  7. Remove the anchor plate from the center pillar.
  8. Route the seat belt from the hole at the bottom of the carpet retainer.
  9. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt (2).
  10. Remove the seat retractor side belt (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 178573  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat belt retractor side belt (1) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the seat belt retractor into the T-slot in the quarter lower trim finish panel (3).
  3. 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.

  4. Install the seat belt retractor bolt (2).
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  6. Route the seat belt (4) through the hole at the bottom of the carpet retainer.
  7. Position the anchor plate to the center pillar.
  8. Install the lower seat belt anchor plate bolt.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the lower seat belt anchor plate bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  10. Route the seat belt (4) through the slot in rear carpet retainer.
  11. Install the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.

  12. Object Number: 178572  Size: SH
  13. Install the upper guide loop (6) to the adjuster bracket (1).
  14. Install the upper seat belt guide loop nut (5).
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the upper seat belt guide loop nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft)

  16. Close the upper seat belt guide loop plastic cover.