FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Front

REMOVAL

WARNING: INSPECT THE CONDITION OF THE SHOULDER/LAP BELT. REPLACE THE RETRACTOR IF THE BELT IS CUT, FRAYED, TORN, OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY.

1. If necessary, move the front seat all the way forward for access.
2. Remove the turning loop adjuster knob.
3. Detach the turning loop cover from the upper anchor bolt.

Fig.6 Front Seat Belt Retractor:





4. Remove the upper anchor bolt.
5. Remove the B-pillar upper trim.
6. Remove the lower anchor bolt.
7. Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel.
8. Disconnect the retractor wire harness connector (driver side only).
9. Remove the retractor from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: INSPECT THE CONDITION OF THE SHOULDER/LAP BELT. REPLACE THE RETRACTOR IF THE BELT IS CUT, FRAYED, TORN, OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY.

1. Position the retractor in the vehicle.
2. Connect the retractor wire harness connector (driver side only).
3. Install the lower B-pillar trim.
4. Install the retractor anchor bolt. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
5. Route the belt webbing through the access slots in the B-pillar upper trim.
6. Install the B-pillar upper trim.
7. Install the upper anchor bolt. Tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.) torque.
8. Close the turning loop covers.
9. Install the turning loop adjuster knob.
10. Anchor bolt must go through the webbing anchor plate and retractor bracket.
11. Slide cover over bolt and anchor plate.