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Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front Coupe 1st Design

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 868761  Size: SH

    Important:  SC2 shown, SC1 similar.

  1. Remove the seat belt rocker anchor Torx® fasteners.

  2. Object Number: 868781  Size: SH
  3. Route the seat belt webbing through the slit on the shoulder belt guide.

  4. Object Number: 868577  Size: SH
  5. Remove seat belt retractor cover by pulling.
  6. Route the seat belt retractor cover down the seat belt webbing.

  7. Object Number: 868761  Size: SH
  8. Remove the Torx® fasteners and the seat belt unit.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 868577  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat belt unit and the Torx® fasteners.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt rocker fastener to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  3. Route the seat belt retractor cover up through the seat belt webbing.

  4. Object Number: 868781  Size: SH
  5. Install the seat belt retractor cover.
  6. Route the seat belt webbing through the slit on shoulder belt guide.

  7. Object Number: 868761  Size: SH

    Important: Apply LOCTITE 242® Threadlocker, or equivalent, to all restraint bolts/nuts before installing them.

  8. Install the seat belt rocker anchor Torx® fasteners.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt rocker fastener to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front Coupe 2nd Design

Removal Procedure

Notice: Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.


    Object Number: 869564  Size: SH
  1. If vehicle is equipped with the optional head curtain inflator module, disable the head curtain inflator module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.

  2. Object Number: 868086  Size: SH

    Notice: When removing the headliner, be careful not to bend the headliner. If the headliner is bent, it will break and leave a wrinkle that cannot be repaired.

    Important:  Before removal, note the position of the door weather strips over the edge of headliner.

  3. Remove headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

  4. Object Number: 869468  Size: SH
  5. If vehicle is equipped with optional head curtain inflator module, remove the head curtain inflator module fastener from retractor bracket.

  6. Object Number: 868761  Size: SH
  7. Remove the seat belt rocker anchor Torx® fastener.
  8. Remove the upper retractor Torx® fasteners and the retractor.

Installation Procedure

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Important: Apply LOCTITE 242® Threadlocker, or equivalent, to all restraint bolts/nuts before installing them.

  1. Install the seat belt unit and the Torx® fasteners.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt unit retractor fastener to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  3. Install the seat belt rocker anchor Torx® fastener.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt rocker fastener to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 869468  Size: SH

    Notice: If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.

  5. If vehicle is equipped with an optional head curtain inflator module, install the head curtain inflator module fastener into the retractor bracket.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the head curtain module fastener to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

  7. Ensure the tether is properly attached to hook-and-loop fastener.

  8. Object Number: 868086  Size: SH

    Caution: Ensure that the curtain inflator module tether is not hanging below the edge of headliner. Improper routing can cause personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.

    Notice: When removing the headliner, be careful not to bend the headliner. If the headliner is bent, it will break and leave a wrinkle that cannot be repaired.

  9. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

  10. Object Number: 869564  Size: SH
  11. If vehicle is equipped with the optional head curtain inflator module, enable the head curtain inflator module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.