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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.

  2. Object Number: 620838  Size: SH
  3. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
  4. Remove the front seat belt anchor from the rear outboard stud.

  5. Object Number: 620834  Size: SH
  6. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
  7. Remove the nut from seat belt guide loop.

  8. Object Number: 620836  Size: SH
  9. Remove the seat belt guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.

  10. Object Number: 620831  Size: SH
  11. Remove the center pillar lower trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
  12. Remove the bolt from the seat belt retractor.

  13. Object Number: 620833  Size: SH
  14. Remove the seat belt retractor from the center pillar.
  15. Remove the front seat belt from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 620833  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat belt retractor to the center pillar.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 620831  Size: SH
  3. Install the bolt to the seat belt retractor and tighten to 42 N·m (31 lb ft .
  4. Install the center pillar lower trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.

  5. Object Number: 620836  Size: SH
  6. Place the seat belt guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.

  7. Object Number: 620834  Size: SH
  8. Install the nut to the seat belt guide loop and tighten to 42 N·m (31 lb ft) .
  9. Install the seat belt guide loop cover.

  10. Object Number: 620838  Size: SH
  11. Place the seat belt anchor plate to the seat rear outboard stud.
  12. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
  13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.