Seat Belt and Retractor - Rear Center

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. Remove the rear shelf trim panel.

Fig.12 Rear Seat Belt Retractor - Center:

2. Remove the bolt attaching the center rear seat belt retractor to the rear shelf.
3. Remove the center rear seat belt retractor assembly 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. Install the center rear seat belt retractor assembly on the rear shelf. Torque the bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the rear shelf trim panel.

Fig. 18 Rear Seat Back Retaining Nuts:

WARNING: THE REAR SEAT BACK RETAINING NUT ALSO SERVES AS THE CENTER SEAT BELT ANCHOR (FIG. 18). BE CERTAIN TO TORQUE THIS NUT TO 40 NM (30 FT. LBS.).

3. Install the rear seat back. Be certain rear seat belts are properly routed to avoid twisted or tangled belts and/or buckles.