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Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Rear Outer Sedan

Removal Procedure

Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar


    Object Number: 896625  Size: SH
  1. Pull on the rear seat cushion retainer straps while pulling up on the rear seat cushion to disengage the rear seat cushion from the floor.
  2. Remove the rear seat cushion from the vehicle.

  3. Object Number: 896616  Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear seat bolster.
  5. • Reach down into the corner of the rear seat cushion to expose the bolster retaining tab.
    • Bend the bolster retaining tab upward.
    • Lower the rear seat back.
    • Starting at the bottom, pull forward to disengage the bolster from the retaining tab then pull upward to disengage the upper attachment.

    Object Number: 896224  Size: SH
  6. Remove the rear seat shoulder belt upper fastener cover to expose the rear seat shoulder belt upper fastener.
  7. Remove the shoulder belt upper fastener.

  8. Object Number: 896214  Size: SH
  9. Slide the shoulder belt out of the C-pillar trim panel slot.

  10. Object Number: 897913  Size: SH
  11. Remove the rear seat shoulder belt to the floor fastener.

  12. Object Number: 897862  Size: SH
  13. Partially remove the rear compartment side trim to expose the rear seat shoulder belt retractor fastener.
  14. Remove the rear seat shoulder belt retractor fastener and remove the retractor.

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Loctite Threadlocker on Restraint Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Install the rear seat shoulder belt retractor to the vehicle with the retractor fasteners.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the rear retractor-to-vehicle bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  3. Install the rear seat shoulder belt to the floor with the shoulder belt fastener.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear shoulder belt-to-floor bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  5. Install the rear compartment side trim.

  6. Object Number: 896207  Size: SH
  7. Route the rear seat shoulder belt through the C-pillar trim panel slot.
  8. Install the rear seat shoulder belt to the C-pillar.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the rear shoulder belt-to-C-pillar bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  10. Install the rear seat shoulder belt upper fastener cover.

  11. Object Number: 896616  Size: SH

    Caution: Make sure the rear seat shoulder belt is not caught behind the bolster when installing the bolster.

  12. Install the rear seat bolster.
  13. • Position the bolster onto the upper bolster attachment.
    • Push down on the bolster to engage the upper attachment and push the bolster back over the retaining tab.
    • Bend the retaining tab down to fasten the bolster.
    • Raise the rear seat back.

    Object Number: 896625  Size: SH
  14. Position the rear seat cushion into the vehicle.
  15. Route the center seat belts through the seat cushion openings.
  16. Snap the rear seat cushion into the attaching retainers.
  17. Pull up on the seat to ensure the seat is properly installed.

  18. Object Number: 897917  Size: SH
  19. If a new rear seat shoulder belt has been installed, remove the shipping clip from the shoulder belt webbing.
  20. Function the rear seat shoulder belt to ensure proper operation.

Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Rear Outer Wagon

Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar


    Object Number: 897909  Size: SH
  1. Pull on the rear seat cushion retainer straps while pulling up on the rear seat cushion to disengage the rear seat cushion from the floor.
  2. Remove the rear seat cushion from the vehicle.

  3. Object Number: 897910  Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear seat bolster.
  5. • Reach down into the corner of the rear seat cushion to expose the bolster retaining tab.
    • Bend the bolster retaining tab upward.
    • Lower the rear seat back.
    • Starting at the bottom, pull forward to disengage the bolster from the retaining tab then pull upward to disengage the upper attachment.

    Object Number: 897913  Size: SH
  6. Remove the child comfort guide from the shoulder belt.
  7. Remove the rear seat shoulder belt to the floor fastener.

  8. Object Number: 896224  Size: SH
  9. Remove the rear seat shoulder belt upper fastener cover to expose the rear seat shoulder belt upper fastener.
  10. Remove the rear shoulder belt upper fastener.

  11. Object Number: 896682  Size: SH
  12. Remove the cargo cover by sliding the cover retractor unit towards the right side of the vehicle and lifting up on the retractor unit.

  13. Object Number: 896684  Size: SH
  14. Remove the cargo area side trim by pulling at the clip locations

  15. Object Number: 897911  Size: SH
  16. Partially remove the cargo area carpet to expose the rear seat shoulder belt retractor fastener access hole.
  17. Remove the rear seat shoulder belt retractor fastener and remove the retractor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    Caution: Apply Loctite 242® Threadlocker US P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent, on all restraint bolts/nuts before installation. Failure to use such threadlocker correctly may result in personal injury.

  1. Install the rear seat shoulder belt to the C-pillar with the shoulder belt upper fastener.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the rear retractor-to-vehicle bolt to 35 N·m(26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 896224  Size: SH
  3. Install the rear seat shoulder belt to the C-pillar with the shoulder belt upper fastener.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear shoulder belt-to-C-pillar bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  5. Snap the rear seat shoulder belt upper fastener cover to the shoulder belt.

  6. Object Number: 897913  Size: SH
  7. Install the rear seat shoulder belt to the floor with the shoulder belt fastener.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the rear shoulder belt-to-floor bolts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  9. Install the cargo area carpet.

  10. Object Number: 896684  Size: SH
  11. Install the cargo area side trim by pushing at the clip locations.

  12. Object Number: 896325  Size: SH
  13. Position the weatherstrip over the cargo side trim.

  14. Object Number: 897910  Size: SH

    Important: Make sure the rear seat shoulder belt is not caught behind the bolster when installing the bolster.

  15. Install the rear seat bolster.
  16. • Position the bolster onto the upper bolster attachment.
    • Push down on the bolster to engage the upper attachment and push the bolster back over the retaining tab.
    • Bend the retaining tab down to fasten the bolster.

    Object Number: 896682  Size: SH
  17. Install cargo cover.

  18. Object Number: 897909  Size: SH
  19. Raise the rear seat back.
  20. Position the rear seat cushion into the vehicle.
  21. Route the center seat belts through the rear seat cushion openings.
  22. Snap the rear seat cushion into the attaching retainers.
  23. Pull up on the seat to ensure the seat is properly installed.

  24. Object Number: 897917  Size: SH
  25. If a new rear seat shoulder belt has been installed, remove the shipping clip from the shoulder belt webbing.
  26. Install the child comfort guide to the shoulder belt.
  27. Function the rear seat shoulder belt to ensure the proper operation.