Tools Required

J 29843-9 Door Lock Striker and Seat Belt TORX® Wrench

1. Remove the cover from the upper seat belt (1) anchor.
2. Use the J 29843-9 in order to remove the upper seat belt anchor bolt (2).

Important: The lower seat belt anchor (4) attaches to the mini-buckle on the right side of the 60 percent seat cushion on vehicles equipped with a 60/40 split bench seat. Use a key or a small flat bladed tool in order to release the seat belt anchor from the mini-buckle.

3. Lift the trim cover in order to expose the lower seat belt anchor bolt (5).
4. Use the J 29843-9 in order to remove the bolt (5) securing the lower seat belt anchor (4) from the rear window pillar.
5. Remove the cup holder/armrest trim cover (3) from the passenger's side.
6. Remove the left body side front trim panel. Refer to Body Side Front Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.



7. Use the J 29843-9 in order to remove the bolt securing the seat belt retractor from the third pillar.
8. Remove the seat side belt retractor from the third pillar.

1. Install the seat belt retractor to the third pillar.

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. Use the J 29843-9 in order to install the bolt securing the seat belt retractor to the third pillar.

Tighten
Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt third pillar to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

3. Install the left body side front trim panel. Refer to Body Side Front Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.



4. Install the cup holder/armrest trim cover (3) in place on the passengers side.
5. Use the J 29843-9 in order to install the bolt (5) securing the lower seat retractor side belt anchor (4) to the third pillar.

Tighten
Tighten the lower seat belt anchor bolt third pillar to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

6. Install the seat belt anchor to the mini-buckle on the vehicles with the 60/40 split bench.
7. Use the J 29843-9 in order to install the bolt (2) securing the upper seat belt anchor (1).

Tighten
Tighten the upper seat belt anchor bolt third pillar to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).

8. Install the cover onto the upper seat belt anchor (1).