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Removal Procedure

Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar


    Object Number: 891946  Size: SH
  1. Place the height adjuster to the lowest position.
  2. Remove the center pillar weatherstrip/cover to expose the adjuster attaching fasteners.

  3. Object Number: 897246  Size: SH
  4. Remove the shoulder belt height adjuster fasteners.

  5. Object Number: 897213  Size: SH
  6. Remove the upper center pillar fastener. Partially remove the upper and lower trim moldings from the center pillar.

  7. Object Number: 897194  Size: SH
  8. Pull on height adjuster to disengage attaching clip.

  9. Object Number: 897193  Size: SH
  10. Pull on height adjuster to release the pin and remove from the height adjuster.

  11. Object Number: 897246  Size: SH
  12. Temporarily install height adjuster onto center pillar. Hand tighten the fasteners.

  13. Object Number: 897209  Size: SH
  14. Remove the shoulder belt fastener from the height adjuster.

  15. Object Number: 897246  Size: SH
  16. Remove the fasteners and remove the height adjuster.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 897894  Size: SH
  1. Temporarily install shoulder belt height adjuster to the center pillar. Hand tighten, but do not torque the fasteners.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 897890  Size: SH
  3. Install the top of the shoulder belt assembly to the height adjuster with the shoulder belt bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 29 N·m (21 lb ft).


    Object Number: 897894  Size: SH
  5. Install the height adjuster fasteners and install the height adjuster to the center pillar.

  6. Object Number: 897194  Size: SH
  7. Align the lower hole to the hinged retainer clip and snap the adjuster into the clip.

  8. Object Number: 897193  Size: SH
  9. Align the upper retaining pins into the slider assembly and snap the adjuster into place.

  10. Object Number: 896736  Size: SH
  11. If the shoulder belt has come off the belt guide, install the shoulder belt behind the shoulder belt guide.

  12. Object Number: 897213  Size: SH
  13. Install the upper B-pillar molding and fastener, then install the plug.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 897246  Size: SH
  15. Install the height adjuster fasteners.
  16. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 896867  Size: SH
  17. Install the outside weatherstrip to the center pillar.

  18. Object Number: 896325  Size: SH
  19. Position the door weatherstrip over the center pillar molding
  20. Test the height adjuster for the proper operation.