Removal Procedure
- Remove the front seat belt shoulder guide adjuster knob by unsnapping the locking
clip with an awl.
- Open the shoulder belt guide bracket bolt cover at the top of the seat
belt unit.
- Remove the cover and bolt from the shoulder belt guide bracket assembly.
- For 1st design vehicles, partially remove the windshield garnish molding to
expose the guide bracket assembly.
- For 2nd design vehicles, remove the center pillar upper garnish molding.
Refer to
Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Remove the bracket bolts and the seat belt shoulder guide bracket assembly
from the center pillar.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Apply LOCTITE 242®, or equivalent, on all restraint fasteners prior to installation.
- Position the bracket assembly on the center pillar and install the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the front seat should belt guide bracket fasteners to 40 N·m
(30 lb ft).
- For 1st design vehicles, snap the windshield garnish molding in place.
- For 2nd design vehicles, install the center pillar upper garnish molding.
Refer to
Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Insert the bolt into the cover and install.
Tighten
Tighten the seat belt bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Close the seat belt cover.
- Install the shoulder belt guide adjuster knob by snapping into place.
- Check the shoulder belt for twists and guide the bracket assembly for
proper operation.