Seat Belt Retractor: Service and Repair

Seat Belt Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the plastic cap to reveal the lower center pillar seat belt anchor.
2. Remove the bolt and the lower center pillar seat belt anchor.




3. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
4. Remove the plastic cap to reveal the upper center pillar seat belt anchor.
5. Remove the bolt and the upper center pillar seat belt anchor.




6. Remove the screws from the seat belt retractor bracket.
7. Remove the bolt and the seat belt retractor.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the seat belt retractor with the bolt.

Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 38 Nm (28 lb ft).




2. Install the seat belt retractor bracket with the screw.

Tighten the seat belt bracket screw to 3 Nm (27 lb in).

3. Install the upper center pillar seat belt anchor with the bolt.

Tighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 38 Nm (28 lb ft).

4. Install the seat belt anchor plastic cap.




5. Install the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
6. Install the lower center pillar seat belt anchor with the bolt.

Tighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 38 Nm (28 lb ft).

7. Install the seat belt anchor plastic cap.