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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 898005  Size: SH
  1. Remove the shoulder belt from the buckle.
  2. Remove the seat cushion from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the rear seat bolster. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement in Seats.

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

  7. Object Number: 896217  Size: SH
  8. Remove the garnish trim. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  9. Slide the shoulder belt out of the C-pillar trim panel slot.

  10. Object Number: 897964  Size: SH
  11. Remove the trim finish panel from the rear window. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  12. Slide the belt webbing through the slot in the trim finish panel.

  13. Object Number: 897977  Size: SH
  14. Remove the retractor fastener and remove the retractor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 897977  Size: SH
  1. Position the rear seat shoulder belt retractor. Install the fastener to the retractor.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).


    Object Number: 897964  Size: SH
  3. Slide the belt webbing through the slot in the rear window trim finish panel.
  4. Install the panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

  5. Object Number: 896217  Size: SH
  6. Route the rear seat belt through the C-pillar trim panel slot.
  7. Install the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 896224  Size: SH
  9. Position the rear seat shoulder belt to the C-pillar. Install the fastener.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  11. Install the upper fastener cover to the shoulder belt.
  12. Install the rear seat bolster. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement in Seats.
  13. Install the rear seat cushion into the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.

  14. Object Number: 898004  Size: SH
  15. Install the center shoulder belt into the buckle.
  16. Test the rear seat shoulder belt to ensure proper operation.