Removal Procedure
- Move the front seat to the full forward position.
Important: Do not remove the seat back cover from the head restraint retainers.
- Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to
Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement
.
- Separate the seat foam from the cardboard to gain access to the retainer on the seat belt side.
- Remove the seat belt side cardboard retainers.
- Move the cardboard outwards to gain access to the lower seat belt retractor bolt.
- Remove the retractor bolt.
- Remove the retractor tower retaining screw.
- Remove the retractor tower cover.
- Remove the upper anchor bolt.
- Remove the retractor from the seat.
Installation Procedure
- Position the seat belt retractor onto the seat.
Line up the tab on the retractor to the tab on the seat frame.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the upper anchor bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).
- Install the retractor tower cover.
- Install the retractor tower cover retaining screw.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
- Install the retractor.
- Install the retractor bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).
- Install the rear cardboard panel retainers.
- Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to
Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement
.
- Move the seat to its original position.