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Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement Sedan

Removal Procedure

Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear seat bolster. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement in Seats.

  3. Object Number: 896224  Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear seat shoulder belt upper fastener cover to expose the rear seat shoulder belt upper fastener.
  5. Remove the shoulder belt upper fastener.
  6. Remove the rear garnish trim. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.

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

  9. Object Number: 897913  Size: SH
  10. Remove the shoulder belt floor fastener.

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

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 897862  Size: SH
  1. Position the shoulder belt retractor to the vehicle and install the retractor bolt.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  3. Install the rear seat shoulder belt to the floor with the shoulder belt bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the 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 garnish trim. Refer to Rear Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  9. Position the rear seat shoulder belt to the C-pillar and install the bolt.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  11. Install the shoulder belt upper fastener cover.
  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: 897917  Size: SH
  15. If you installed a new shoulder belt, remove the shipping clip from the webbing.
  16. Operate the rear seat shoulder belt to ensure proper operation.

Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement Wagon

Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear seat bolster. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement in Seats.

  3. Object Number: 897913  Size: SH
  4. Remove the comfort guide from the shoulder belt.
  5. Remove the rear seat shoulder belt to the floor fastener.

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

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

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

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

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

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

  5. Snap the 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 bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the 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. Install the rear seat bolster. Refer to Rear Split Folding Seat Back Bolster Replacement in Seats.

  15. Object Number: 896682  Size: SH
  16. Install cargo cover.
  17. Raise the rear seat back.
  18. Install the rear seat cushion into the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.

  19. Object Number: 897917  Size: SH
  20. If you installed a new shoulder belt, remove the shipping clip from the webbing.
  21. Install the comfort guide to the shoulder belt.
  22. Operate the shoulder belt to ensure the proper operation.