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Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front 4 Door

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 488843  Size: SH
  1. Remove the center pillar lower trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Open the shoulder guide trim cover (1).
  3. Remove the shoulder guide anchor bolt (2) which secures the front seat belt (4) to the center pillar.

  4. Object Number: 488842  Size: SH
  5. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor bolt (3)

  6. Object Number: 488841  Size: SH
  7. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
  8. 5.1. The mounting bolt (2)
    5.2. The screw (1)
    5.3. The front seat belt (3)

    Object Number: 489101  Size: SH
  9. Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
  10. Remove the following components from the front seat inner adjuster (2):
  11. 7.1. The 2 screws (3)
    7.2. The front seat inner adjuster finish cover (1)
  12. Remove the retainers which secure the seat belt switch wiring harness to the seat cushion frame.

  13. Object Number: 479521  Size: SH
  14. Remove the following components from the front seat inner adjuster (3):
  15. 9.1. The anchor bolt (4)
    9.2. The front seat belt buckle (5)

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 479521  Size: SH

    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.

  1. Install the front seat belt buckle (5) to the front seat inner adjuster (3). Secure the buckle with the anchor bolt (4).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat belt buckle anchor bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).


    Object Number: 489101  Size: SH
  3. Install the seat belt switch wiring harness to the retainers which secure it to the seat cushion frame.
  4. Install the front seat inner adjuster finish cover (1) to the front seat inner adjuster (2). Secure the finish cover with the 2 screws (3).
  5. Install the front seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.

  6. Object Number: 488841  Size: SH
  7. Install the front seat belt (3) to the vehicle. Secure the seat belt with the following fasteners:
  8. • The screw (1)
    • The mounting bolt (2)

    Tighten
    Tighten the front seat belt mounting bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).


    Object Number: 488842  Size: SH
  9. Install the front seat belt lower anchor bolt (3)
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat belt lower anchor bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).


    Object Number: 488843  Size: SH
  11. Install the shoulder guide anchor bolt (2) which secures the front seat belt (4) to the center pillar.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).

  13. Close the shoulder guide trim cover (1).
  14. Install the center pillar lower trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front 2 Door

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 487741  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement - 2 Door in Interior Trim.
  2. Open the shoulder guide trim cover (1).
  3. Remove the shoulder guide anchor bolt (2) which secures the front seat belt (5) to the center pillar.

  4. Object Number: 487739  Size: SH
  5. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
  6. 4.1. The bolt (2)
    4.2. The front seat belt (1)

    Object Number: 489101  Size: SH
  7. Remove the front seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
  8. Remove the following components from the front seat inner adjuster (2):
  9. 6.1. The 2 screws (3)
    6.2. The front seat inner adjuster finish cover (1)
  10. Remove the retainers which secure the seat belt switch wiring harness to the seat cushion frame.

  11. Object Number: 479521  Size: SH
  12. Remove the following components from the front seat inner adjuster (3):
  13. 8.1. The anchor bolt (4)
    8.2. The front seat belt buckle (5)

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 479521  Size: SH
  1. Install the front seat belt buckle (5) to the front seat inner adjuster (3). Secure the buckle with the anchor bolt (4).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat belt buckle anchor bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).


    Object Number: 489101  Size: SH
  3. Install the seat belt switch wiring harness to the retainers which secure it to the seat cushion frame.
  4. Install the front seat inner adjuster finish cover (1) to the front seat inner adjuster (2). Secure the finish cover with the 2 screws (3).
  5. Install the front seat assembly. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.

  6. Object Number: 487739  Size: SH
  7. Install the front seat belt (1) to the vehicle. Secure the seat belt with the mounting bolt (2).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat belt mounting bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).


    Object Number: 487741  Size: SH
  9. Install the shoulder guide anchor bolt (2) which secures the front seat belt (5) to the center pillar.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).

  11. Close the shoulder guide trim cover (1).
  12. Install the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement - 2 Door in Interior Trim.