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For 1990-2009 cars only

Repair Procedure


    Object Number: 1248398  Size: SH
  1. Remove the bolt and the seat belt anchor on the upper center pillar.

  2. Object Number: 1248399  Size: SH
  3. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the bolt and the seat belt anchor on the lower center pillar.

  5. Object Number: 1248400  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolt and the seat belt retractor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1248400  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat belt retractor with the bolt.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1248398  Size: SH
  3. Install the seat belt anchor to the upper center pillar with the bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1248399  Size: SH
  5. Install the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Install the seat belt anchor to the lower center pillar with the bolt.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 38 N·m (28 lb ft).