Seat Belt: Service and Repair

Replacement

SRS wire harnesses are routed near the retractor.






WARNING: All SRS wire harnesses and connectors are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equipment on these circuits.

CAUTION
- Be careful not to damage the SRS wire harnesses when servicing the retractor.
- Remove the short connector (RED) from the its holder and disconnect the SRS wire harness connector, then connect the short connector (RED) to the tensioner connector.

NOTE: To prevent dust, wrap the SRS wire harness connector with a protective cover.

CAUTION: Check the seat belts for damage, and replace them if necessary. Be careful not to damage them during removal and installation.

1. Remove:
- Seat
- Center pillar trim panel

2. Remove the three anchor bolts, retractor bolt and retractor mounting bolt, then remove the seat belt and seat belt buckle.

CAUTION: When removing the retractor, do not touch the seat belt tensioner.






NOTE: When removing the anchor bolts and retractor bolt.




3. Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions as described.
4. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- Make sure you assemble the washers on the anchor bolts as shown.
- Before attaching the center pillar trim panel, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belts.
- On reassembly, replace the anchor bolts (*) and use liquid thread lock.