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Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the front side door sill trim plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement.
  3. Remove the rear side door sill trim plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement.
  4. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
  5. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement.

    6. Object Number: 2077378 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the front seat belt tension sensor connector (1).

    7. Object Number: 2077383 Size: SH
  7. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor bolt trim cover (3).
  8. Remove the front seat belt lower anchor bolt (4).

    9. Object Number: 2077374 Size: SH
  9. Remove the front seat belt upper anchor nut (2).
  10. Remove the front seat shoulder belt guide (1).

    11. Object Number: 830864 Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the pretensioner electrical connector (1).

    12. Object Number: 2077383 Size: SH
  12. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    13. • The upper bolt (2)
    • The lower bolt (5)
    • The front seat belt retractor (6)

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 2077383 Size: SH
  1. Install the front seat belt retractor (6) to the vehicle. Secure the retractor with the upper bolt (2) and the lower bolt (5).

    2. Tighten

        • Tighten the front seat belt retractor upper mounting bolt to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
        • Tighten the front seat belt retractor lower mounting bolt to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

    Object Number: 830864 Size: SH
  2. Connect the pretensioner electrical connector (1).

    3. Object Number: 2077374 Size: SH
  3. Install the front seat shoulder belt guide (1). Secure with nut (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).


    Object Number: 2077383 Size: SH
  4. Install the front seat belt lower anchor bolt (4) to the front lower anchor.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the anchor bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).


    Object Number: 2077378 Size: SH
  5. Connect the front seat belt tension sensor connector (1).
  6. Install the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement.
  7. Install the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
  8. Install the front side door sill trim plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement.
  9. Install the rear side door sill trim plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement.

    10. Object Number: 2077383 Size: SH
  10. Install the front seat belt lower anchor bolt trim cover (3).
  11. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.